steam

Example Sentences

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This week’s big rally in stocks lost some steam Friday amid rising inflation at home and as Saturday’s planned U.S.-Iran meeting in Islamabad put the countries’ fragile cease-fire in focus.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Those are the types of stocks that could come in handy right now, since so many across the market are running out of steam after seeing major rallies.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

West Highland Chamber said it recognised that the Jacobite steam train had played an important part in the local hospitality and retail sectors for many years.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The Eyeball Care treatment included a mask filled with cool, aromatic steam to help relieve fatigued eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

I try not to salivate as fresh steam curls up from the pan.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer