- present participle of emit.
emitting
Example Sentences
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Mr. Costanzo does not think that the gender fluidity of our times has taken away the thrill, even the shock, of the sound of high notes emitting from a male throat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
"However, instead of fading away, the source continued emitting episodes of soft X-rays for nearly ten minutes."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
Peatland fires, common in the area, generally smoulder and spread under the soil for weeks or months, emitting huge quantities of smoke and only rarely causing surface blazes.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Every summer, female glow worms put on a remarkable display, emitting a bright green light to attract males.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
He huffed and chuffed, emitting a yipping cough, and it took me a second to realize he was laughing.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
