yawning

Example Sentences

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“Even if inflation does move considerably toward the target, certain fundamentals that were already underpinning longer term rates remain in place, such as record-level borrowing by the U.S. and yawning budget gaps,” he says.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Of rising concern in Europe is the yawning trade gap between China and the 27-nation EU, as the flow of cheap Chinese imports keeps rising.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Much of “Choo Choo Revue,” like the yawning, serenading moon, is rooted in the music of the past.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

OpenAI Co-Founder Sam Altman, Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella and others have spoken about a yawning gap between AI-model capabilities and individual usage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The faintly lit hatchway lay in the dark of the yard like a grave yawning at judgment day in some old apocalyptic painting.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy