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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
Some evidence also suggests that candles may emit toxins even when unlit, according to an April 2015 study that simulated indoor use.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Because most plastics are made from petrochemicals, their manufacture emits greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
—Jeff Young, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Compared to animal leather, Elevate emits 95 percent fewer greenhouse gases, uses 93 percent less water and 72 percent less energy, according to the company’s data.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
On May 18, 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens emitted 1.5 million metric tons of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere while its pyroclastic lava flow incinerated virtually everything within a 230-square-mile radius.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Kristen Rogers, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Because most plastics are made from petrochemicals, their manufacture emits greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
—Jeff Young, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Compared to animal leather, Elevate emits 95 percent fewer greenhouse gases, uses 93 percent less water and 72 percent less energy, according to the company’s data.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
On May 18, 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens emitted 1.5 million metric tons of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere while its pyroclastic lava flow incinerated virtually everything within a 230-square-mile radius.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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That's where its shooting stars and fireballs radiate from — close to the end of the handle of the Big Dipper — but they can be seen anywhere in the night sky.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Greenhouse gases trap the heat that radiates from the sun, Astrid Caldas, a senior climate scientist for community resilience at the Union of Concerned Scientists, told ABC News.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Angry at his interference, Salma utters some cruel and hurtful words.Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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Padmanabhan uttered a command in Malayalam, the regional language.Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
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The swing-district candidates cast themselves as moderates who didn’t toe the party line.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Only 195 votes were cast, below the 200 needed for the vote to count, and the motion was scrapped.Cynthia Kim, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The color embodies sophistication while emanating a natural presence.R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The sign Venus is in determines how this energy manifests: Venus in Libra will be charming and diplomatic, while Venus in Taurus emanates sensuality with its physical beauty.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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The track is from Eilish's latest album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, which was released in May.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The pop band released a new album, Voyage, which reignited interest in their catalog—and launched a hologram show in the U.K.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emit. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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