steam

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On the equities side, a tech-fueled rebound in stocks loses steam, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq falling more than 2%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Zverev made slightly fewer errors to move a double break ahead at 3-0 and dragged himself over the line as the 24-year-old Cobolli ran out of steam.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The fact that it’s best enjoyed piping hot, with steam rising in thin streams from spoonfuls of rice.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Retail investors will continue to feel it if semiconductors continue to lose steam here, especially if investors buy more on the way down.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

I drew the boys away from the tracks and hugged them against me as the train pulled into the depot with squealing brakes and the hissing of steam.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu