emitted

Example Sentences

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"One of the biggest challenges of burning oil spills is the sheer volume of smoke emitted," Oran said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

As I set off, the shoes emitted a peppy clip-clop and a satisfying groan of distressed leather with each step.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

"They were oval-shaped, orange with a white or yellow centre, and emitted light in all directions," the officer reported.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

That year, Parish emitted 42,689 tons of sulfur dioxide, about 16% more than last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Next morning as I finished a late breakfast served to me in my suite in Shusgis’ mansion the house-phone emitted a polite bleat.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin