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Recent Examples of valve
This company studies, develops and sells therapies for patients with heart valve conditions.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 28 May 2026
While searching for the shutoff, crews dug two large holes in Reed's yard before eventually locating the valve beneath concrete steps.
—Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 28 May 2026
With a curb weight of 5,180 lbs (2,350 kg), this PHEV is no featherweight, but the twin-valve dampers do a good job of controlling the ride and hiding that mass.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
The shut-off valve was near Dodger Stadium.
—City News Service, Daily News, 27 May 2026
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 28 May 2026
While searching for the shutoff, crews dug two large holes in Reed's yard before eventually locating the valve beneath concrete steps.
—Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 28 May 2026
With a curb weight of 5,180 lbs (2,350 kg), this PHEV is no featherweight, but the twin-valve dampers do a good job of controlling the ride and hiding that mass.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
The shut-off valve was near Dodger Stadium.
—City News Service, Daily News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for valve
Noun
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The plan was to walk to the Ecuadorian embassy, on Avenue de Messine, west into the Eighth Arrondissement, just south of the gate into Parc Monceau.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The pool villas are also a good choice as the main gate is big enough for a wheelchair, and staff can put a ramp on the step by the front door.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Levers, stopcocks, switches and buttons sent decisions back out.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
18 Dec. 2019
Noun
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Depending on the day’s training, the pilots could be opening and closing refrigerator doors, whisking liquids in a bowl, sorting silverware or turning a water faucet on and off over and over until the robot arms get it right.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Nearby, a sleek white kitchen offers generous counter space and a central island fitted with an oversized sink and not one but two faucets.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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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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The former became fighting cocks and the latter became sows.—
Matthew Gavin Frank,
Harper's Magazine,
6 June 2023
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“Valve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valve. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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