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as in to radiate
to throw or give off
nuclei that emit gamma rays
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The challenge lay not just in creating a white-appearing substance, but in developing a material that would actually emit white light when charged.
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Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The device will emit flashes to disable the hair follicles.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
In our interview, Bárcena tells me the company, one of the world's biggest emitting firms, would also focus on decarbonizing its operations.
—Justin Worland / Mexico City, TIME, 19 Oct. 2024
The rule requires facilities that intend to stay open after 2039 to capture 90% of the carbon dioxide emitted by their plants by 2032.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2024
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Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The device will emit flashes to disable the hair follicles.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
In our interview, Bárcena tells me the company, one of the world's biggest emitting firms, would also focus on decarbonizing its operations.
—Justin Worland / Mexico City, TIME, 19 Oct. 2024
The rule requires facilities that intend to stay open after 2039 to capture 90% of the carbon dioxide emitted by their plants by 2032.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2024
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In 2013, Daniel Robert, a sensory ecologist at the University of Bristol in England, broke ground in this discipline when his lab discovered that bees can detect and discriminate among electric fields radiating from flowers.Max G. Levy, WIRED, 27 Oct. 2024
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Each performance is an opportunity not just to entertain but to uplift one another, creating an atmosphere of support that radiates from the stage.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024
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Carell uttered his character's famous line after surprising Dwight and taking over best man duties from Jim Halpert (John Krasinski).Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Nary a word was uttered about public education on either the presidential or vice-presidential debate stages.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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In Portage earlier in the day, Vance told several hundred supporters to cast their votes as early as possible, lauding those in attendance who already had.Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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For votes cast even further down Arizona's ballot, Drummond and other members of the AZHPCA put together an overview of climate implications for their patients, a civic prescription for a cleaner environment and bill of health.Joan Meiners, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024
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While much noise on the predicaments of uncertainty emanates from the U.S., Jacobs is resolute in his analysis that the shift in clients’ priorities is playing out globally.Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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The vibe: Indy is a small space that emanates warm, cozy vibes with its wooden tables and shelving, green plants and pottery for sale.Megan Stringer, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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Both were released on bail and appeared at a bond hearing Thursday.Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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The 17-year-old was charged with Assault 4th and released to a parent at the direction of the Juvenile Courts.Becca Longmire, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Emit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emit. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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