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    • yawn :an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
      • he could not suppress a yawn|the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop|he apologized for his oscitancy

    • yawn :utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
      • The child yawned during the long performance

    • yawn :be wide open
      • the deep gaping canyon

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