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Meanings of full steam in English

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Usage of full steam in English
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Coronavirus outbreaks had affected their workers while running operations at full steam.
Reuters
2
At five it crossed the passage of Hillisborough Bay at full steam.
From the Earth to the Moon; and, Round the Moon
3
He heard the Turkish officer shout an order for full steam ahead.
On Land and Sea at the Dardanelles
4
The sheepman glanced up warningly, but Matthews was going ahead full steam.
The Freebooters of the Wilderness
5
After that it is full steam ahead for the Hotel du Louvre.
The Albert Gate Mystery / Being Further Adventures of Reginald B...
6
They're both making for the rock, full steam, and from opposite sides.
A Rock in the Baltic
7
But the domestic economy is really continuing to run at full steam ahead.
Radio NZ
8
So it's full steam ahead with the new National Maternity Hospital?
The Irish Times
9
You just backed right up and came at it again, full steam ahead.
The wildwater walking club
10
Despite this, John and Carolyn's secret wedding planning was going full steam ahead.
News.com.au
11
Although Andrew Porter's selection is deserved, Welsh plans are now full steam ahead.
The Irish Times
12
It's not sinking-itsgoing full steam ahead with or without you.
Reuters
13
Tell the executive officer to proceed under full steam to Panama.
Ranson's Folly
14
It may take me that long to get full steam up.
The new yorker
15
Both the NFL and the NCAA are running at full steam.
Wired
16
If we don't have full steam, throw in the goddamned mahogany.
Winter’s Tale
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New Zealand
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
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