take steam out
Example Sentences
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The greenback’s small recovery wasn’t enough to take steam out of the sharp run up in cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin holding above $80,000 in European trade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
The report renewed fears among investors that the Fed could speed up plans to raise interest rates, which would further take steam out of the stock market.
From New York Times ● May 11, 2022
By reducing its bond holdings, the Fed is likely to take steam out of financial markets — bond prices will fall, causing yields to rise, and riskier investments like stocks will become less attractive.
From New York Times ● May 4, 2022
