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"Steams side vegetables but sometimes adds...sour cream" 35.

From Time Magazine Archive

Steams of camphor, of sandal wood, arose from the hold.

From Prue and I by Curtis, George William

No disenchantment follows here, For nature's inspiration moves The dream which she herself fulfils; And he whose heart, like valley warmth, Steams up with joy at scenes like this Shall never be forlorn.

From Poems — Volume 1 by Meredith, George

However, the name of Mrs. Steams prevailed at last, and with a thankful look he said, 'She must have what she desires; take the measurements.'

From Old John Brown, the man whose soul is marching on by Hawkins, Walter

"I am suspicious, Judy Steams, that you tempted old Sour Sandy to do his worst; sort of defied him," suggested Jane, dragging a Columbia cushion from Judith's convulsed arms.

From Jane Allen, Junior by Bancroft, Edith