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Explore Yancy through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Yancy meaning

  1. A surname.
  2. A male given name transferred from the surname.

Using Yancy

  • The main meaning on this page is: A surname. | A male given name transferred from the surname.
  • In the example corpus, yancy often appears in combinations such as: bob yancy, of yancy, yancy street.

Context around Yancy

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.5 words
  • Position in the sentence: 7 start, 10 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

bob 2× showing 1× safety 1× father 1× andrew 1× drags 1× curious 1× clyde 1× ordered 1× william 1×

Often after:

street 2× wanted 1× believes 1× vince 1× stood 1× bill 1× served 1×

Sentence patterns with Yancy

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

and ordered yancy to get 1× but yancy s past 1× councilman bob yancy 1× councilman bob yancy wanted citizen 1× dr clyde yancy who was 1× expelled from yancy and even 1× flashbacks showing yancy s jealousy 1× gap said yancy 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

after being consistently 1× after being knocked 1× but yancy s 1× councilman bob yancy 1× dr clyde yancy 1× episode 5 that 1×

Common sentence endings:

and non emergencies 1× august 14 2013 1× councilman bob yancy 1× electronics and communications 1× even yancy street 1× gap said yancy 1×

Words around Yancy

Just before it in the word index:

yancoal 3 yanco 5 yanchunis 2 yanchep 6 yancheng 3 yancey 27

Just after it in the word index:

yanda 4 yandal 2 yandam 2 yandel 2 yandex 23 yandhi 4

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaditya 24 aardman 24 abbess 24 abbo 24 abena 24 aberg 24

Corpus analysis for Yancy

  • In this selection, "yancy" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, bob, showing, safety, street, wanted and believes stand out and add context to how "yancy" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include and ordered yancy to get and but yancy s past. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "yancy" sits close to words such as aaditya, aardman and abbess, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with yancy

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Councilman Bob Yancy wanted citizen feedback before considering whether to support either proposal. (13 words)

Initiating the idea of the council discussing Amazon’s application was councilman Bob Yancy. (14 words)

On public safety, Yancy believes armed officers should not respond to mental health crises and non-emergencies. (17 words)

Longer example sentences

Episode 5, "That Damn Arm is Back," opens up with the same ominous lighting, as Nick drags Yancy's unconscious body down the pier and dumps it into the water, leaving crushed beer cans and a fishing rod behind to frame it as a tragic fishing accident. (47 words)

When a severed arm gets fished out of the ocean by tourists, the stubbornly curious Yancy does some freelance investigating and ends up butting heads with both a shady real estate developer (Rob Delaney) and his own former employers. (39 words)

The first photos from the set of The Fantastic Four: First Steps have found their way online showcasing the Baxter Building's launch pad, futuristic city streets, and possibly even Yancy Street. (32 words)

Example sentences (20)

Councilman Bob Yancy wanted citizen feedback before considering whether to support either proposal.

It is interspaced with flashbacks showing Yancy's jealousy towards Fry and establishing aspects about their family not previously discussed.

On public safety, Yancy believes armed officers should not respond to mental health crises and non-emergencies.

This leads to the birth of Fry's father Yancy Sr., meaning that Fry is his own grandfather and Farnsworth's great (x31) grandfather.

After being “consistently reckless” and “inappropriate”, Andrew Yancy (Vince) has been dropped as a Miami detective and has landed a job as a health inspector in the Florida Keys.

After being knocked to his back, Yancy stood up and sat with other protesters at the back of the room.

But Yancy’s past catches up to him as he fights to hide it from Ellie, Cap, and the town he’s starting to call home.

Episode 5, "That Damn Arm is Back," opens up with the same ominous lighting, as Nick drags Yancy's unconscious body down the pier and dumps it into the water, leaving crushed beer cans and a fishing rod behind to frame it as a tragic fishing accident.

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Initiating the idea of the council discussing Amazon’s application was councilman Bob Yancy.

Its depiction of eccentric Floridians and Vaughn's sarcastic portrayal of Yancy has made it a standout on the streaming platform.

Kenny's most recent "Futurama" appearance was reprising the role of Yancy in "Game of Tones" (August 14, 2013).

She listens to Percy's worries about being expelled from Yancy and even gives him tips on how to survive the Minotaur attack.

The first photos from the set of The Fantastic Four: First Steps have found their way online showcasing the Baxter Building's launch pad, futuristic city streets, and possibly even Yancy Street.

When a severed arm gets fished out of the ocean by tourists, the stubbornly curious Yancy does some freelance investigating and ends up butting heads with both a shady real estate developer (Rob Delaney) and his own former employers.

Strategies geared toward reducing traditional cardiovascular risk factors alone have failed to close the gap, said Yancy.

When the fight spills over into Yancy Street and endangers innocent civilians, Valeria realizes she has to do something to prevent disaster.

Dr. Clyde Yancy, who was not involved in the research, said the study "helps parse out the nuances that matter the most in trying to diagnose high blood pressure.

The officer then retrieved his taser and ordered Yancy to get back on the ground or he would be tased.

William Yancy “Bill” Cooper of Bruce, died Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital–North MS in Oxford.

Yancy served in the United States Air Force serving as a Staff Sergeant working in electronics and communications.

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Common combinations with yancy

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

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What does "yancy" mean?
Yancy means: A surname.
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