fumes

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For the SOXX, there are a couple RSI developments that warn bulls are now running on fumes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

He had to walk down 40 flights of stairs to evacuate his building and felt ill from the fumes.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Sometimes this happens because the studios are trying to capitalize on a moment, like when “The Minecraft Movie” coasted in on the fumes of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”

From Salon • May 25, 2026

“You know how much I hate guns,” Lisa fumes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Despite the traffic fumes, there was a scent of fresh vegetation around, newly cut grass perhaps from the hospital gardens, or from young trees along the riverside.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan