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Recent Examples of valves
The utility said around noon that crews are in the process of locating valves to get water pumping again, but repairs might take 12-16 hours.
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David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Their hearts don’t squeeze or relax properly, or their valves on the left side of the heart have problems, causing a backup of blood that raises pressure in the lungs.
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Elizabeth Cooney,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Check for broken sprinkler heads, leaking valves, overspray onto driveways and sidewalks, and that no zones run too long.
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Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Manufacturers can also tweak turbochargers, wastegates, sensors, spark plugs, fuel injectors, pneumatic valves and engine cooling systems.
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Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Over 1,000 homes also have had backwater valves installed to prevent public sewer water backing up into homes during high-flow conditions, and almost 500 homes received sewer infrastructure improvements at no-cost to the homeowners, according to the MDC.
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Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
These bloodborne bacteria can migrate to the heart, infecting and damaging the heart muscle and valves.
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Mark Stibich,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
And for hiding unsightly landscape utilities, pipes, sprinkler valves, this realistic-looking landscape rock is deeply discounted right now.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
And critters love to set up inside intake valves, breaking boats’ cooling systems, Hamm noted.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Their hearts don’t squeeze or relax properly, or their valves on the left side of the heart have problems, causing a backup of blood that raises pressure in the lungs.
—
Elizabeth Cooney,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Check for broken sprinkler heads, leaking valves, overspray onto driveways and sidewalks, and that no zones run too long.
—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Manufacturers can also tweak turbochargers, wastegates, sensors, spark plugs, fuel injectors, pneumatic valves and engine cooling systems.
—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Over 1,000 homes also have had backwater valves installed to prevent public sewer water backing up into homes during high-flow conditions, and almost 500 homes received sewer infrastructure improvements at no-cost to the homeowners, according to the MDC.
—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
These bloodborne bacteria can migrate to the heart, infecting and damaging the heart muscle and valves.
—
Mark Stibich,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2026
And for hiding unsightly landscape utilities, pipes, sprinkler valves, this realistic-looking landscape rock is deeply discounted right now.
—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
And critters love to set up inside intake valves, breaking boats’ cooling systems, Hamm noted.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valves
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With just a few quick taps on their mobile apps or through a patient portal online, a patient can quickly get in touch with their physician’s office and leave a message or send a query.
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Small white lights shine through the fabric to guide your taps.
Noun
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Delta has bid for and appears to be the likely winner for control of two gates, the ticketing lobby and support space previously controlled by Spirit Airlines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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More than 30,000 complimentary Dasani water bottles will be distributed to fans entering through the First Base, Third Base and Left Field gates, courtesy of Liberty Coke Bottlers.
Noun
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Run faucets in every sink and shower once a week to prevent this problem.
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Empty standing water at least once a week (birdbaths, pet bowls, plant saucers), fix dripping faucets and keep gutters clear.
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“Valves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valves. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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