Example Sentences

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The volcano has been emitting gases since October but the plume rising from it this weekend was unusually high.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2022

“The U.S. has been emitting so much that they have some responsibility to bear for historical emissions,” says Saikawa.

From Slate • Nov. 4, 2019

Fukushima plant has been emitting radiation since an earthquake and tsunami on March 11 knocked out power and cooling, causing three reactor meltdowns and hydrogen explosions.

From BusinessWeek • Aug. 4, 2011

Fukushima station has been emitting radiation since an earthquake and tsunami on March 11 knocked out power and cooling, causing three reactor meltdowns and hydrogen explosions.

From BusinessWeek • Aug. 4, 2011

For ten years past it has been emitting ashes and smoke.

From The San Francisco calamity by earthquake and fire by Morris, Charles