steam

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The U.S. economy rebounded to a solid 2% annual growth rate in the first quarter after a tepid 0.5% growth rate in the prior quarter, as the artificial-intelligence spending boom appears to be gathering steam.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Yet one measure of momentum—Intel’s relative strength indicator —is extremely stretched at about 253, a level that suggests buyers could soon run out of steam as the stock is technically overbought.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The department referred to the natural process that causes the fire as a “solfatara,” a natural volcanic steam vent that releases sulfur gases, a term derived from a particular volcanic region in Italy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

At their peak, those processing facilities would run three shifts, billowing steam morning, noon, and night.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Finally, the steam began to abate, and I signaled enough.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo