steam
Example Sentences
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Sales growth for U.S. retailers picked up in November, evidence that the consumer economy didn’t lose steam in the home stretch of last year.
The coins quickly shot up in value at their launch but since have lost steam.
Our daily meals were once again taken at Mrs. Wigginbottom’s crowded table, the memories of the Mississippi hotel’s swirly menu and sinfully good food fading like steam from a teakettle.
From Literature
The Conrad Spa certainly delivers on all counts, with beautiful facilities, including access to a pool and hot tub, a relaxation room, as well as a steam room and sauna.
From Salon
We also approach the 250th anniversary of James Watt’s first commercial steam engine going on-line in March 1776, starting an industrial revolution.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
