steam

Example Sentences

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On the equities side, a tech-fueled rebound in stocks loses steam, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq falling more than 2%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 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

Maggie still wants to know exactly where here might be, but Bernadette is gathering steam.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith