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Pulmonary stenosis is a narrowing of the pulmonary valve, preventing proper blood flow to the heart and lungs, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Abigail Adams, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Instructions and locations for fire extinguishers, thermostats, the home security system (including how to contact the monitoring company), circuit breakers, appliances, and the water main valve.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term for many different conditions affecting heart function—including diseases of the valves or vessels—while cardiomyopathy affects the heart muscle specifically.
—Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Victoria Hammill, 65, who is his caregiver, also has had her share of health issues, including a leaky heart valve.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Dec. 2024
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Abigail Adams, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Instructions and locations for fire extinguishers, thermostats, the home security system (including how to contact the monitoring company), circuit breakers, appliances, and the water main valve.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
Cardiovascular disease is an umbrella term for many different conditions affecting heart function—including diseases of the valves or vessels—while cardiomyopathy affects the heart muscle specifically.
—Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Victoria Hammill, 65, who is his caregiver, also has had her share of health issues, including a leaky heart valve.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Dec. 2024
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The gate is only wide enough for one lane of traffic.Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Here is coach gates addressing the Panthers: pic.twitter.com/y23zJgFVd1 — Charles Baggarly (@swaggarly) December 15, 2024 Gates also has a reputation as a defensive guru, and the stats back it up; North Crowley allowed 17.7 points per game.Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
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Beers on tap may include regional favorites like Rocktoberfest, a fest bier; Six Iron, a pilsner; and Vapor Trail, a cream ale.Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
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If sharing with someone who doesn’t have a Google account, tap Copy to clipboard and paste the link into a text message or email.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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The jug is made of stainless steel, and the plastic spinner comes right off, making cleanup as easy as a quick run under the faucet.Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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Spray some water on the crust or run it quickly under a trickling faucet.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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In the rank and file of men showering the cocks and balls took on the air almost of an independent species, exhibited in instructive contrasts.Charles McGrath, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024
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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
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“Valve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valve. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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