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yielding

[yeel-ding] / ˈyil dɪŋ /




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Ace Mason Edwards struggled through his shortest outing of the season, yielding three earned runs in just three innings with four walks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

These technologies use “skeleton keys” like transferrin to deliver drugs, potentially yielding billions in sales and improving treatment.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“The market could be pinning too much hope on the U.S.-China talks yielding some positive results on Iran,” analysts at ING say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The piece argues that Pratt showed sufficient composure and charm while displaying deference to moderators and occasionally yielding speaking time to Bass, though the article notes he occasionally lapsed into mockery and made unsubstantiated characterizations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

She was tempted to seek him out But far from yielding to the impulse, she avoided any occasion which might throw her in his way.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin




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