Recent Examples on the WebIf your generator makes excessive noise or gives off fumes, it will be shut off.—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024 The silicone is a good level of squishy – firm, yet soft – and gives off a strong, but not too strong, spray.—Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024 An infestation will give off a musty, slightly sweet odor, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2024 The former fits a top-down drive, while the latter gives off a nighttime, moody, rainy-day vibe, Clardy said.—The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2024 One of the more darling pieces: this lovely rose bracelet that gives off palpable ciao bella!—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024 This dapper locale gives off the feel of a speakeasy, with low lighting, green and gold finishes around the seats and tables for about 45 people, and a 15-seat bar with a marble counter that is the center.—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024 This past summer the singer-songwriter also stunned in an outfit that gave off similar vibes.—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024 In the final measures of the third piece, four-note chords jangle against the elemental fifth of C and G, each giving off a smoky, sassy vibe.—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2024
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