yielding

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“They’re saving on equipment but hemorrhaging men instead. The approach is yielding diminishing gains,” said Michael Kofman, an expert on the Russian military at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

In Harris’ absence, the sprawling field of candidates has been a good and healthy thing, yielding the most competitive California gubernatorial contest in a quarter century.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The U.S. government’s 9.9% stake, purchased at $23.47 per share, is now valued at $38 billion, yielding a nearly $30 billion profit.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Rare extended periods on the training pitches are not yielding an improvement in results after a relentless schedule finally eased.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The cell has become like a racing engine, generating heat but yielding no power.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson