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as in to radiate
to throw or give off
nuclei that emit gamma rays
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Recent Examples of emit
These tests usually involve measuring the levels of pollutants emitted from a vehicle's exhaust system.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
This investigation is possible because chemical elements absorb and emit light at characteristic wavelengths.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Remember to service any appliances in your home that emit gas.
Clean and check your chimneys every year.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Operators on the ground in Germany and occupied France would emit long, narrow bands of radio signals over British skies: The target factory or town could be found where the two beams coincided.
—Justin Ling, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
This investigation is possible because chemical elements absorb and emit light at characteristic wavelengths.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Remember to service any appliances in your home that emit gas.
Clean and check your chimneys every year.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Operators on the ground in Germany and occupied France would emit long, narrow bands of radio signals over British skies: The target factory or town could be found where the two beams coincided.
—Justin Ling, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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During the shoot, Carter radiated confidence in a captivating high-fashion wardrobe, including dresses from Jean Paul Gaultier by Simone Rocha, Louis Vuitton, Giorgio Armani and Alexander McQueen.Gil Macias, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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The 12-minute spectacle radiated an unmistakable swagger, serving as a heartfelt love letter to her hometown.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 26 Dec. 2024
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Long before the words quiet luxury were ever uttered, The Row established itself as the archetype of anonymous chic.Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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The clown, a kind of psychopathic silent movie character who never utters a peep, bludgeons his victims in vicious murder sequences that operate as gory punchlines each time out.Eric Kohn, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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The two are cast as Spiderman and MJ for Marvel’s reboot of the Spider-Man franchise.Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Based on estimates from the University of Florida Election Lab, about 70 percent or more of Wisconsin's voting-eligible population cast ballots in each presidential election from 2008 to 2024, while at least 52 percent voted in each midterm from 2010 to 2022.Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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There is a case to be made for errors emanating from Leicester adapting to Van Nistelrooy’s style, similar to Enzo Maresca’s early months in charge in their Championship-winning season.Anantaajith Raghuraman, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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The narrow streets emanated vibrancy from every colorful nook and bustling alley.Longreads, Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
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So The Batman 2, which would release after the Brave and the Bold, would be a flashback from The Brave and the Bold, given that obviously Pattinson is nowhere near that point in his story currently, and The Penguin timeline confirms that.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The House Ethics Committee's report into former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) had been poised to stay officially buried — until two centrist Republicans on the panel unexpectedly voted to release it, Axios has learned.Andrew Solender, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emit. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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