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valve

[valv] / vælv /


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Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, which had emerged as an escape valve for Saudi oil exports as the conflict dragged on, was reportedly hit by a drone.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Among them: a temporary loss of communications shortly after the Wednesday evening launch and a sticky valve in the water-tank system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Their findings suggest that inside lysosomes, this channel acts like an overflow valve, preventing the environment from becoming too acidic.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

The notwithstanding clause was brought in as a safety valve.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

It seemed as though a valve had burst inside her and a great gush of energy was being released.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl




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