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The Three Mile Island plant was the location of the most serious nuclear meltdown and radiation leak in U.S. history in March 1979, when the loss of water coolant through a faulty valve caused a reactor to overheat.
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Ryan Browne, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
Each one is equipped with a rapid-release valve for expelling all hydrogen gas in the event of a fire.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
Summary Heart valve replacement is a treatment option for a diseased or damaged valve.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Protect your hose lines from damage by opening the end valves and draining them thoroughly before winter hits.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2024
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Ryan Browne, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
Each one is equipped with a rapid-release valve for expelling all hydrogen gas in the event of a fire.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024
Summary Heart valve replacement is a treatment option for a diseased or damaged valve.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Protect your hose lines from damage by opening the end valves and draining them thoroughly before winter hits.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valve
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That could sabotage the new service out of the gate.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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Flight 1648 landed in Denver at 1:38 p.m. and taxied to the gate without incident, according to FlightAware and airline officials.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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Tomorrow's Verse Taproom at 5pm Cost: Free The vibe: A cozy, neighborhood feel where there are dozens of beers and ciders on tap to quell your anxieties.Meira Gebel, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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That's right, there are 15 games on tap for tonight.Matt Modi, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Let cold water drip from the faucet connected to pipes that are exposed outdoors or in unheated interior areas.Staff reports, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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After the time has passed, flush the drain with hot water from the faucet for 30-40 minutes.Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2024
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In the rank and file of men showering the cocks and balls took on the air almost of an independent species, exhibited in instructive contrasts.Charles McGrath, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024
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The story is told from Dah’s perspective, as Jocelyn—who displays a quasi-mystical rapport with fighting cocks—suffers an emotional breakdown, putting their business and their lives in danger.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 26 July 2024
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“Valve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valve. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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