clog
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Already, the excess heat in the tank has caused the MMA to harden and clog the failing tank’s valves, rendering it impossible for crews to drain the dangerous chemical or add stabilizing agents, Freeman said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
“If a well stays shut too long, it could clog up, and the oil hardens a bit. Then it would take even longer before they can start it back up,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
Abruptly capping wells is geologically hazardous: sudden pressure drops clog wellbores with heavy waxes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
The Navy acknowledged the reports of toilet problems in a statement last month, but cited ship leadership as saying that "clog incidents are addressed promptly by trained damage control and engineering personnel, with minimal downtime."
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
The captain cleared us aside and used some tar to clog up the hole.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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