yawning
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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
This yields a yawning gap of 112,000 monthly jobs, on average, between what the Labor Department first reported and analysts’ projections so far this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
And while the money did close some of the early, yawning deficit Cornyn was facing against Paxton in preliminary polling, it hardly has put his opponents away.
From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026
Several men on the jury looked away, one yawning.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
Juanita comes out of the bathroom yawning a thank-you, and it only takes her a few seconds to fall back asleep once she’s in her bed.
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
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