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

But the rally has run out of steam lately.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Yet one measure of momentum—Intel’s relative strength indicator—is extremely stretched at 206.8, a level that suggests buyers could soon run out of steam.

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 was dangerous to run out of steam on the walk.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline