gave off
Example Sentences
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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 plants, which were discarded in a bin, gave off a smell of muddy decay.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2024
“He gave off that old grandpa ‘you can always come to me’ type personality, and then the closer you got to him, the more he would push boundaries.”
From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2023
The resin gave off an earthy smell, like sweet, smoky mulch.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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