Example Sentences

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Even though this group is emitting a lot, there is a much higher number of people whose diets are above that cap.

From Science Daily • Dec. 24, 2025

“This helps countries understand that this industry can, and is, emitting CO2,” said Trisha Atwood, an associate professor at Utah State University and lead author.

From National Geographic • Jan. 18, 2024

Several European countries say they will examine concerns the iPhone 12 is emitting too much electromagnetic radiation, after France ordered Apple to stop sales.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2023

Each day the facility remains open, it is emitting cancer-causing chemicals including benzene, said Najm, citing reports by the South Coast Air Quality Management District, the regulatory agency monitoring air pollution in the area.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2023

If we bring it close to the uranium ore, which is emitting helium nuclei in a spontaneous nuclear decay, the count rate, the number of clicks per minute, increases dramatically.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan