Example Sentences

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Emitting carbon emissions is also more expensive in Europe than elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Emitting an eerie green glow, they look like foliage from a retro computer game, but in fact they are light-emitting plants produced in a laboratory.

From The Guardian • Apr. 27, 2020

Emitting a high-decibel grunt or squeal while striking a backhand or uncorking a swirling roundhouse kick could substantially increase the power of that movement and sneakily bedevil your opponent.

From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2018

Emitting further whoops, he danced a jig, an actual jig, and then hurried off to the Zodiacs to have a closer look.

From The New Yorker • May 23, 2016

Emitting, or appearing to emit, blood or sap, etc.; also, expressing anguish or compassion.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah