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

They started picking up steam in India in 2024, with homegrown start-ups such as Kuku and Reelies which found audiences usually through social media advertisements.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

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

The pumps are powered by turbines, which are driven by steam coming from the reactor.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland