give off

Example Sentences

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That was when Wolf noticed that one of Tall Tailless’s forepaws held something that was giving off a strange glow.

From Literature

Talarico, who gives off earnest youth pastor vibes, is a different candidate than O’Rourke, who famously spent time as a rock musician in his college years.

From Salon

Beside him, Tuipulotu was measured and focused, a picture of contentment after a job spectacularly well done, while giving off the vibe that there's another, even bigger job, to do on Saturday.

From BBC

A lantern on the table gave off enough light to see that it was set with a plate, and a knife and fork, and a basket of food.

From Literature

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