valve

Example Sentences

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That these romances represent consideration as the ultimate seduction makes them not merely release valves, but emotionally liberating escapes.

From Salon

Previously, SWW said it believed a damaged air valve on private land was the cause for the outbreak.

From BBC

The hypothesis is that the submarine suffered a valve failure that allowed water to enter the battery compartment, triggering a fire and then an explosion.

From Barron's

"Those are meaningful pressure valves, but they are not a replacement for the full seaborne flow," Innes said.

From Barron's

The study centered on low-risk patients with aortic stenosis, a serious heart valve disease.

From Barron's