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Recent Examples of valves
Even receiving heart valves from pigs or cows can trigger some people with the syndrome.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
Each well site, in turn, is equipped with numerous valves, flanges and other fittings that can leak unless inspected regularly.
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Alex Cuadros,
ProPublica,
16 June 2026
For instance, many heart valves are made from cow or pig parts.
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Matthew Perrone,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
For instance, many heart valves are made from cow or pig parts.
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Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Help too far, and the Knicks had release valves.
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C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
Many of the lawsuits say the company had a duty to maintain the tank, cooling system, valves and monitoring systems to keep the community safe.
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ABC News,
11 June 2026
View gallery - 4 images Presta valves are one of those things that a lot of serious cyclists use, but perhaps secretly hate.
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New Atlas,
5 June 2026
This reaction, however, produces heat, which can be controlled through adding chemical inhibitors or utilizing release valves, chemists say.
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Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Each well site, in turn, is equipped with numerous valves, flanges and other fittings that can leak unless inspected regularly.
—
Alex Cuadros,
ProPublica,
16 June 2026
For instance, many heart valves are made from cow or pig parts.
—
Matthew Perrone,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
For instance, many heart valves are made from cow or pig parts.
—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Help too far, and the Knicks had release valves.
—
C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
Many of the lawsuits say the company had a duty to maintain the tank, cooling system, valves and monitoring systems to keep the community safe.
—
ABC News,
11 June 2026
View gallery - 4 images Presta valves are one of those things that a lot of serious cyclists use, but perhaps secretly hate.
—
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
This reaction, however, produces heat, which can be controlled through adding chemical inhibitors or utilizing release valves, chemists say.
—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valves
Noun
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Small white lights shine through the fabric to guide your taps.
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Return your right hand to the floor and repeat on the other side (this time, left hand taps right shoulder).
Noun
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The project will have a net increase of six gates by relocating two gates to the east side and adding six new gates on the west side.
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World Cup fever is filling the stands at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but just outside the gates, local businesses are seeing the impact up close.
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 27 Jun. 2026.
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