Example Sentences

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The amount of greenhouse gases produced by the country in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Scientists observed a sharp decline in the production of gases, with water showing the steepest decrease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Lithium batteries can release flammable and toxic gases as they burn, which can make fires involving them difficult to control.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The French industrial-gases company said Wednesday it signed a long-term contract with the semiconductor maker to supply gases for its new packaging and testing facility in Cheongju.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

When corn, oats, or sorghum containing large amounts of nitrates are ensiled they release poisonous nitrogen oxide gases, creating a deadly hazard to anyone entering the silo.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson