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But while neither Marchand nor the Bruins closed the door on a return to Boston for No. 63 at the time of the shocking trade to Florida, the tone and the body language of the sides gave off a different vibe – that was time to move on for both sides.
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Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
Fresh blueberries work best here, as frozen ones would give off too much water.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
As its name suggests, skunk cabbage flowers give off a musky odor that attracts carrion-eating flies and gnats.
—Skylar Knight, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
Plus, satin gives off a satisfying, elegant sheen that can enter into conversation with your outfit’s other textures and hues.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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Stephen Conroy, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
Fresh blueberries work best here, as frozen ones would give off too much water.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
As its name suggests, skunk cabbage flowers give off a musky odor that attracts carrion-eating flies and gnats.
—Skylar Knight, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
Plus, satin gives off a satisfying, elegant sheen that can enter into conversation with your outfit’s other textures and hues.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025
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“Give off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20off. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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