emitted
Example Sentences
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I told them I got mine hours ago and the group emitted a collective purr.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
They say 99% of the carbon emitted by the airport is from planes, and have urged council leaders to reject plans to allow the airport to expand its flights.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Because the heat is emitted unevenly, it produces a tiny push that can slowly change the asteroid's orbit over millions of years.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
In most materials, the way heat is absorbed and the way it is emitted are inseparable.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 7, 2026
Francis’s coat whipped out behind him in theatrical billows; he kept glancing furtively around to see if his inquisitor was anywhere nearby and from time to time he emitted a faint, self-pitying cough.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
