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Recent Examples of stopcock
Levers, stopcocks, switches and buttons sent decisions back out.
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The Economist, 18 Dec. 2019
The Economist, 18 Dec. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopcock
valve
Noun
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Sea water flowing into the tanks is controlled with inlet valves and will vary based on the needs of the experiment.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Steve underwent an aortic valve replacement on March 6, 2019.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Stopcock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopcock. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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