valve
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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
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
The port of Yanbu has emerged as a vital safety valve for Saudi crude, allowing Riyadh to bypass the paralyzed Strait of Hormuz by piping oil via its East-West pipeline.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
In an echo of the events at unit 1, pressure in the unit 3 reactor began to climb as operators tried to open a safety release valve and vent steam.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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