- present participle of emanate.
emanating
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Still they say yes—freely, cheerfully, wholeheartedly—and the love emanating from the packed pews at the Cathedral of St. Agnes speaks to the hope these men represent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
You continue to wander, and hear a cheerful female voice emanating from the enormous onstage speakers to inform everyone that water is available for purchase at any of the bar tents for just $4.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
Many consumer discretionary companies are confronting higher costs emanating from the oil-price shock.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
The driver was later arrested "and there is currently no further danger emanating from him", according to police.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
Another oddity was my discovery, one afternoon, of a large copper pot bubbling on the back burner of the stove, a peculiar smell emanating from it.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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