- present participle of yawn.
yawning
Example Sentences
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Stocks in particular have farther to fall compared with those abroad given a yawning valuation gap.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Before the advent of yawning, warehouse-sized big-box stores, print catalogs served as portals to the future.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
Those yawning at the contest may be looking for glitz and entertainment.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
Following more than 20 hours of talks in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, US Vice President JD Vance admitted the yawning differences between the US and Iran proved to be insurmountable for the moment.
From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026
His long naps seemed in tune with the Very, Very Far North’s yawning quiet, as if the world was already napping and he was just joining in.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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