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yawns

  • plural of yawn.
  • present tense form of yawn (3rd person singular).

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Contra all the stifled yawns and thinly veiled condescension, the contest — now in its final stretch — is the most compelling California gubernatorial campaign in decades.

From Los Angeles Times May 10, 2026

“Today’s market yawns at the risk only because Iran talks tough, but hasn’t pulled the trigger, ever,” Raj said.

From MarketWatch Jan. 12, 2026

Rose and her person of choice then exchange yawns while drones fill the air, their vibrations sending a slight tingling sensation to my shoulders.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 9, 2025

This account reposts tons of cute videos—of snuggles, leaps, yawns, and naps.

From Slate Dec. 28, 2024

She yawns again without covering her mouth, and I can see her fillings.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

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