yield
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Cook them until they yield slightly but retain their brightness.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
The crash took place at 12:55 p.m. on May 19, 2025, when Cervantes’ car was hit by a driver who failed to yield to the right of way at an intersection in downtown Sacramento.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
Risk free, 10-year Treasurys yield around 4.3% currently.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The stock boasts a dividend yield of about 5.2%, while analysts expect earnings to grow about 7% in 2026 and 12% in 2027.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
Twenty minutes later, when I yield, she doesn’t bother to relish the victory.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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