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[yes] / yɛs /


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That’s what I did on a recent Friday afternoon, where I met locals like Kimberly Beauchaine out in the neighborhood — yes — walking.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Cruciferous vegetables have been hit hard by supply disruptions, leading to widespread shortages, quality decline and, yes, higher costs.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

But my liaison at the prison was a tremendous advocate for the class and took a professional risk, I believe, to say yes to the cameras.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

The 63-year-old, from Morar on the west coast of Scotland, said she did not say "yes" when asked on to the show immediately as she was afraid of looking silly.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“Yes, yes, that would be proper,” agreed the musk ox.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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