give off
Example Sentences
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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
"He might not be vocal about it or he might not give off that impression, but Jof has very high standards," Mahmood says.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025
His seemingly approachable masculinity is an amalgamation of characteristics chosen to give off an air of friendliness.
From Salon • May 12, 2025
The knife glinted, meeting with the sun rays to give off sparks.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
