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According to Our Blood Institute, people with higher metabolic rates give off more CO₂, which attracts mosquitoes.—Ryan Brennan
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026 Length can vary but make certain to never crowd the skillet if panfrying, as a crowded skillet gives off steam and that steam can soften exteriors, leading to soggy fish.—Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026 Ayo Edebiri gives off cool-girl energy in a black leather jacket and black Chanel shades in New York City on April 24.—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026 Whidby gives off the small-town feel similar to that of coastal Maine, and Orcas Island has the kind of views usually reserved for a Microsoft screensaver.—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for give off