steam

Example Sentences

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“Before the election, it was definitely full steam ahead,” said one person familiar with the case.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

But it has regained steam since the appointment of former Mattel executive Dickson as CEO in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The company’s core search business is also picking up steam.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

And if the electrostatic-chuck market loses steam, the company does have other big ambitions: It’s currently “aiming to achieve a toilet that never needs cleaning.”

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

Mawuli’s kicking a ball around the compound, letting off steam after school as usual.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo