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Recent Examples of wellhead
The wellhead then closes, and the water remains under high pressure, keeping energy stored in the reservoir for days if necessary.
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IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2024
The wellhead and casing were still in place, providing a way for naturally occurring salty brine to leach upward onto the ground.
—M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 11 July 2024
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
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IEEE Spectrum, 31 May 2024
The wellhead and casing were still in place, providing a way for naturally occurring salty brine to leach upward onto the ground.
—M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 11 July 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wellhead
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The iconic watchmaker Swatch opened May 2 in a 830-square-foot space at the mall’s fountain court, according to the company.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
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Private villas were rented and transformed into extravagant replicas of the movies’ opulent Capitol, complete with servers in eccentric wigs, chocolate fountains that flowed for hours and enough colorful macarons to feed a small city.—
Kyle Buchanan,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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The highway where the crash happened is on a route between Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons that is open in the spring before a north-south route is plowed and the park fully opens for summer.—
Michael Dorgan , Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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After launching Artists Equity in November 2022, Damon and Affleck released the company’s first film, Air, in spring 2023 to strong reviews and a solid box office performance.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
31 May 2025
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The system of 37 wells and drain lines removes more than 10 million gallons of water per year, according to the city.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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An extended hall leads to another long hall, ending with an incomplete chamber containing his burial well.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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The headlines change their fonts, but not their message.—
Marc Oestreich,
National Review,
24 May 2025
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Very satisfied Satisfied Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Submit Clear form Forms Some fonts could not be loaded.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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“Wellhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wellhead. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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