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[yes] / yɛs /


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“I think that, yes, there was a kind of risk taken by the Iranians, but it doesn’t seem that Iran really wanted to be engaged in a full-scale confrontation with Israel,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Renting a property is a hassle, and, yes, it can be expensive.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The benefit for the stars themselves varies, but whether the result is more prize money, more followers, more brand deals or, yes, more reality TV offers, the opportunities can be plentiful.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“People are asking me, ‘Can we still apply?,’ and I think the most important thing is, yes, people can still apply for a green card within the United States if they’re eligible.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

“That, yes, might be a problem,” said Nighthand.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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