give off
Example Sentences
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Dark matter exerts gravity but does not give off light, while dark energy is associated with the accelerating expansion of the universe.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
Towed artillery is easier to hide among trees and camouflage, and doesn’t give off the same heat signature, making it easier to hide from drones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 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
“They taste like the unique scent they give off in the mountains. They taste like trees.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2025
Vases of blossoms give off a cloying scent that makes my eyes itch.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
