steam

Example Sentences

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But the gains are set to lose steam if higher mortgage rates sap more spending power from buyers.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A pathbreaking European banking merger is meanwhile gathering steam.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

As some corners of the artificial-intelligence trade lose steam, analysts see further promise in chip-equipment stocks, which have been standout gainers so far this year.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

To help Shields recover from intense workouts, the primary suite has a sauna, steam room and hot tub.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The Incorrigible children hugged the fortune-teller and danced in and out of her countless billowing scarves as they caught the puffs of steam from the awakening locomotive like so many wind-filled sails.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood