valve

Example Sentences

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“We looked for a way to try to allow for that pressure release valve, and it just was not to be.”

From Salon

Zarwa underwent surgery to replace her heart valve, and after being repeatedly admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties and chest infections, doctors eventually identified the underlying cause as geleophysic dysplasia.

From BBC

Dot plots and macro projections serve as a pressure safety valve where disagreement can be hashed out, without harming the consistency of the policy message.

From Barron's

Plugging idle and exhausted wells includes removing surface valves and piping, pumping large amounts of cement down the hole and reclaiming the surrounding ground.

From Los Angeles Times

Plan regular “steam valve” times when you let your loved ones express whatever is on their mind.

From Los Angeles Times