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as in expelling
to let or force out of the lungs
before answering, the suspect exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke
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as in radiating
to throw or give off
the lilacs were exhaling a sweet fragrance that virtually filled the room
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In August, supermarket chain Aldi recalled approximately 28,000 Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers after receiving 25 reports of the machines expelling hot water, resulting in three burn injuries.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
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The smart tool is also equipped with a HEPA (or high-efficiency particulate air) filtration system, which captures microscopic particles and allergens while expelling cleaner air.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
29 Nov. 2024
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Those affected may have chronic low back pain, stiffness, and radiating pain into the buttocks or legs, aggravated by activities that involve bending or lifting.—
Sarah Jividen,
Health,
20 Dec. 2024
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Beyond the dust of Liverpool’s dock road and the huge lorries rolling in and out of the city’s port, the glass panels of Everton’s new home at the Bramley-Moore Dock sparkle impressively, radiating ambition.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
20 Dec. 2024
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Pictures and video included with that post showed the helicopter burning in a field, emitting dark black plumes of smoke.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2024
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But this process comes with a hefty environmental cost, relying on fossil fuels and emitting greenhouse gases.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Dec. 2024
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Morgan Wallen treated his fans to a New Year's Eve surprise by releasing a new song.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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After releasing their independent debut record in 1987, Jane’s released their major label debut, Nothing’s Shocking, in 1988.—
Aaron Gilbreath,
SPIN,
31 Dec. 2024
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Speaking of voters, as one of the 50 AP voters, I am stressed about casting my ballot for league MVP this year.—
Dianna Russini,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Republicans often invoke Soros's name in campaign rhetoric, casting him as a symbol of elite liberal influence.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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In the case of Sunday's plane tragedy in South Korea, the pilot of Jeju Air Flight 2216 had declared mayday after issuing the bird strike alert, said Joo Jong-wan, director of the aviation policy division at South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC News,
31 Dec. 2024
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Written by Celia Marks and a team of editors at Southern Living Magazine, the party cookbook is brimming with sensible, tactful advice about issuing invitations, entertaining in limited spaces and seating arrangements.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Exhaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhaling. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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