steam

Example Sentences

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South Korea’s once-hot Kospi index is headed for another day of sharp declines as the AI trade loses steam.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

A scan of fresh commentary shows a consensus that the selloff represents little more than a necessary blowing off of steam in a bull market that required cooling.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Zverev made slightly fewer errors to move a double break ahead at 3-0 and dragged himself over the line as the 24-year-old Cobolli ran out of steam.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The fact that it’s best enjoyed piping hot, with steam rising in thin streams from spoonfuls of rice.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

It’s pulling into the station now, a cloud of steam and dust and screeching noise as I skid down the final steps.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse