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petcocks

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plural of petcock

as in valves

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Stocks, houses, art, gold, and bitcoin all become release valves for people trying to preserve purchasing power.

— Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
That required doubling the engine speed to a heady 3,800 rpm, replacing the pushrod valves with double overhead camshafts for better control over timing, and moving to direct fuel injection at much higher pressure than the production engine.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of valves

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Stainless steel is a popular material used in the home, from sinks and faucets to refrigerators and kitchen ranges.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
The program provides basic repair services for issues such as leaky faucets, light switches, or even just changing a light bulb.

— Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

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Experts don’t currently believe there is a risk of people’s taps running dry; the Colorado River is a slow-moving crisis and many water managers have taken steps to prepare.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
People who expected to have water are left with dry taps, while the pipes of those who had prepared for scarcity remain filled with water.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

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petered (out)

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