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Wary of giving off the impression that its actions were being dictated by Kyiv, Russia continued attacks against Ukraine unabated, leading Zelensky to announce that the ceasefire was off.—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026 Because of its petite imprint, the 24-room Casa Cañita naturally gives off bed-and-breakfast vibes, thanks to a focus on home-away-from-home feels and a minimal amount of common spaces.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 These vibrant flowers give off a pungent odor that is known to repel everyone from aphids to deer.—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 May 2026 According to Our Blood Institute, people with higher metabolic rates give off more CO₂, which attracts mosquitoes.—Ryan Brennan
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