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valves
Noun
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This is the compression stroke of the engine, and the valves will be closed sealing off the combustion chamber to moisture.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026 -
Broken sprinkler heads and leaking valves can waste thousands of gallons.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Stopcocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopcocks. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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