run out of steam

Example Sentences

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Economists have long believed that economies expand and contract in predictable rhythms as expansions run out of steam due to monetary, fiscal and productivity constraints.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Yet one measure of momentum—Intel’s relative strength indicator —is extremely stretched at about 253, a level that suggests buyers could soon run out of steam as the stock is technically overbought.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

We’ve either run out of steam or brains, or maybe both, because now it’s increasingly like, sure, why not feature a hologram of Tupac at a Salesforce conference.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

It’s also easy to think that Sandisk’s astonishing rally will also run out of steam soon—but it keeps defying that logic to look increasingly unstoppable.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Nunu had completely run out of steam a half block from the bus stop, so Alex carried her the rest of the way home.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers