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

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

Either way, your professional relationship with this heating company has run out of steam.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026

I could get a stitch in my side, or the shin pain could come back, or I could just run out of steam and have to walk part of the course.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison