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The way the men were sitting, they gave off the impression that they’d done their job, they’d done what was right for the community.

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025

And yet, apart from a couple of late scares, Liverpool gave off an air of control that is fast becoming a Slot hallmark.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2024

The plants, which were discarded in a bin, gave off a smell of muddy decay.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2024

Instead, as Smith and McAdoo met the media in their respective cities Thursday, they gave off the vibe of a mutual admiration society.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2022

Fat dripped from the hare's open gut, hissing and sizzling in the fire, which gave off the twin aromas of cooking meat and of wood smoke.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman