yawn

Example Sentences

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If your mouth opens wide during any of the supposedly terrifying interludes, it’s more likely to form a yawn than a cry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Some of our contagious behaviors are involuntary; for example, if someone yawns in our vicinity, we might find ourselves also trying to suppress a yawn.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2025

“You are advised to be chewing something, yawn or keep your mouth open,” the announcer said, to the amusement of some passengers.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2024

In the space of just a few seconds, a person walking down a city block might check their phone, yawn, worry about making rent, and adjust their path to avoid a puddle.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2024

Wolf glanced at him, then gave a huge yawn that ended in a whine.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver