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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

Even the flowers in the garden gave off a scent that's meant to be beneficial - it was mind-blowing.

From BBC • May 21, 2025

The “Love on the Brain” pop superstar, 36, gave off big mom energy as she got candid about her personal life in a new cover story for Interview magazine.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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

Those beloved, frumpish books gave off a smell that permeated the ward—like flannel pajamas that hadn’t been changed for a month, or like Irish stew.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut



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