wellhead

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Recent Examples of wellhead But in Mexico, continued national ownership of the petroleum in the ground was a political prerequisite for approval of the reform, so the government invented a brand new category of contracts -- licenses -- which permit private ownership after the petroleum leaves the wellhead. Pamela K. Starr, Foreign Affairs, 17 Aug. 2014 Within 16 miles of the leaking wellhead, at least 81 coral colonies were sickened and injured. Robin Catalano, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2024 Oil coated the wellhead, rust crept across the pump jack and a faded sign bore Remnant’s coat of arms — a bird of prey with outstretched wings perched on a shield. Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 22 Feb. 2024 The last piece of the puzzle is about 10 Gt that comes via methane reduction from natural gas leaks in wellheads, pipelines, storage tanks, and refinery facilities. Ian Palmer, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wellhead 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wellhead
Noun
  • Photo : Simon Berlyn Two chairs are situated on either side of a serene fountain.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Save your frustration and your fountain of knowledge for those few times when righteous anger is warranted or an explanation is solicited.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Nowruz, the new year celebration observed across Central Asia, has been celebrated on the spring equinox for more than 3,000 years.
    Avery Keatley, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Although designed for speed, the shoes are lightweight with a firmer low-profile cushion bed that (literally) puts more spring in your step — or run.
    Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Combine the dry ingredients with a whisk, then make a well in the center.
    Ingu Chen, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Community is a cornerstone of both individual wellness and collective well-being in the best of times.
    Rachel Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Variety: The colors, characters and even the font used all evoke nostalgia for fantasy films from the 1980s and ’90s.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
  • An endless font of darkly brilliant romance and comedy, Gibson and the 35-year-old Falley use laughter to endure oncology treatments, canceled plans, and the ever-increasing weight of potential grief.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2025

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“Wellhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wellhead. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.

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