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Examples
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The move is more of a pressure-release valve than a direct action, and doesn't do anything to address underlying problems in Europe.
Swaps Will Get Dollars Into European Banks' Hands Phil Izzo 2011
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I can see this being a "social pressure-release valve" for people.
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I can see this being a "social pressure-release valve" for people.
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Kevin, I don't mean to be a hater, but this type of event is organized specifically as a social pressure-release valve.
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Kevin, I don't mean to be a hater, but this type of event is organized specifically as a social pressure-release valve.
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That changed when the build-up of steam in the reactor core blew the pressure-release valves.
The Edge of Madness Michael Dobbs 2008
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There should be a safety pressure-release, but this too appears to be blocked.
latin lover 2006
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The workers' challenges this week have included struggling for hours to open a pressure-release valve and allow water to enter the reactors.
The Seattle Times 2011
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Among them would be a pressure-release valve in the water system, and adjustments in the opening of the front grill.
The Seattle Times 2011
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Officials notified teams Sunday that it is adding pressure-release valves to cooling systems and reducing the size of the grill openings.
The Seattle Times 2011
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