yo-yo

Example Sentences

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And no one's ever called that Mario Kart or yo-yo racing or whatever the terminology is.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

They use a "flywheel exercise device," similar to a yo-yo, that can allow for aerobics like rowing as well as provide resistance to perform moves like weighted squats and deadlifts.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The sector’s shrinkage reflects years of yo-yo profitability and of returning gobs of cash to shareholders because companies lacked good reinvestment opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

When she started using the injectable, Winfrey told People she welcomed the arrival of a tool to help her get away from the yo-yo path she’d been on for decades.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

He said, “Whatever you want,” and then he took my yo-yo off my desk and started to walk the dog with it.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer