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They found that some hydropower plants give off small amounts of planet-heating gases, while in some extreme cases, emissions can be “greater than those from coal-fired power plants” per kilowatt of electricity generated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

He feels fortunate that she “had been a good woman, so her body remained intact and she did not give off a smell of decay.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

The scientists believe that the nodules give off enough electric charge to split seawater into hydrogen and oxygen, a process known as electrolysis.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

His seemingly approachable masculinity is an amalgamation of characteristics chosen to give off an air of friendliness.

From Salon • May 12, 2025

The houses inhabited by my family and Peeta give off a warm glow of life.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins