steam

Example Sentences

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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

West Highland Chamber said it recognised that the Jacobite steam train had played an important part in the local hospitality and retail sectors for many years.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The latest revision “reinforces the picture of an economy that was already losing steam as the fourth quarter drew to a close,” said Michael Hewson, senior market analyst at iForex.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The main event was the “cooling steam therapy,” which Xie said was meant to be calming and refreshing and help relieve tired eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

I drew the boys away from the tracks and hugged them against me as the train pulled into the depot with squealing brakes and the hissing of steam.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu