relief valve

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"Combined storm overflows are a pressure relief valve for the wastewater network," NI Water's Director of Engineering and Sustainability Gary Curran explained.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2024

The interest forgiveness would be a one-time benefit, but would be the largest relief valve in the plan.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2024

Then they hit $56.01 in June and $63.03 in September, both times triggering supplemental auctions meant to act as a relief valve to steady prices.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2023

For the first time since 2006, California has opened a flood relief valve on the Kern River to ease pressure from the heavy Sierra snowmelt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2023

The design of the atmospheric relief valve received special consideration.

From The New York Subway Its Construction and Equipment by Anonymous