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Lilial is the common name for butylphenyl methylpropional, a synthetic fragrance component that gives off the scent of lily of the valley flowers.
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Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
But doctors can give off-label vaccinations.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Oxygen, for example, gives off a green cast, while nitrogen is illuminated in shades of blue and purple.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
There’s a bit of Mission Impossible here, a bit of James Bond (Tom Hopper, in particular, gives off a very strong Bond vibe in the second episode) and a bit of Homeland.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
But doctors can give off-label vaccinations.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Oxygen, for example, gives off a green cast, while nitrogen is illuminated in shades of blue and purple.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
There’s a bit of Mission Impossible here, a bit of James Bond (Tom Hopper, in particular, gives off a very strong Bond vibe in the second episode) and a bit of Homeland.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Give off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20off. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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