steam

Example Sentences

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Would an infusion of paper money not, at least, have softened the price-chopping transition to steam from sail, to rails from horses and to machinery from manpower?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"Our cooking vessels use steam and the alternative, which is gas cooking, is no good because we can't wash the pans afterwards," he said.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Looking to avert those cuts, the council slowed police hiring just as recruitment was picking up steam.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

But with a balance over $25,000, you can start to pick up some steam.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The shrieking brakes set, and live steam singed our bare feet.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck