yea
adverb
yes (used in affirmation or assent).
yeas
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pluralof yea.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He drew vocal reactions — yeas and nays, amens and laughs – from the friendly room.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
The support or abstention of all regional parties in the second vote would bring more yeas, but Sanchez needs to negotiate each deal separately.
From Reuters ● Jul. 24, 2023
In the 40 yeas Roger has been taking pictures of miners, attitudes towards coal have shifted and there has been a move towards greener energy.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2023
With $1.5 billion in ticket sales, “Top Gun: Maverick” helped bring moviegoers — especially older, more hesitant moviegoers — back to theaters after two-plus yeas of pandemic.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 20, 2023
This amendment was adopted by a vote of yeas 77, nays 58.
From History of American Abolitionism by F. G. de Fontaine
