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petcock

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as in valve

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Recent Examples of petcock Heat at the highest setting until steam flows freely from the open petcock or vent port. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023

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This forces the lower esophageal sphincter, the valve between the esophagus and the stomach, to open and close rapidly in succession.

— Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
The utility said around noon that crews are in the process of locating valves to get water pumping again, but repairs might take 12-16 hours.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

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The story is told from Dah’s perspective, as Jocelyn—who displays a quasi-mystical rapport with fighting cocks—suffers an emotional breakdown, putting their business and their lives in danger.

— The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 26 July 2024
The former became fighting cocks and the latter became sows.

— Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 6 June 2023

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The bathroom division with Laufen started in 2014 and includes ceramics, faucets and accessories.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 30 June 2026
This can include letting the faucet run until the water is cold before drinking, or running water continuously while washing fresh produce.

— Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026

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