emitted

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"They were oval-shaped, orange with a white or yellow centre, and emitted light in all directions," the officer reported.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

That year, Parish emitted 42,689 tons of sulfur dioxide, about 16% more than last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

In 2020, Longcore co-published a study linking artificial night light, including blue light emitted by LEDs, to cancer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

When asked where most airborne microplastics originate, lead author Andreas Stohl explained: "The now scaled emission estimates show that over 20 times more microplastic particles are emitted on land than from the ocean."

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

Bouncing up and down 011 his side vigorously, Ignatius sensed a belch rising in his throat, but when he expectantly opened his mouth he emitted only a small burp.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole