steam

Example Sentences

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They were poor - they are running out of steam.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

At their peak, those processing facilities would run three shifts, billowing steam morning, noon, and night.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

In the early 20th century, Woods continued to innovate, developing overhead conducting systems that allowed electric streetcars and trolleys to replace steam power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Investors have worried about Microsoft’s growth rate in the cloud and the sustainability of the company’s software business as new AI tools gain steam.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

March 27 had been a normal day at work when they heard the “boom!” of ash and steam exploding out of the new crater.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone