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As those around him began to falter, the world number one, who started the day three strokes adrift of overnight leader Viktor Hovland, produced a typically metronomic performance with the winning cheque in sight.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

That worked against him once the bonanza in AI-related stocks began to falter in July.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026

Roman strategy was therefore clear: Cling on long enough for Ottoman resolve to falter, some discontented portion of Mehmed’s empire to revolt or aid from Christian Europe to arrive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

I’ll never falter in my beliefs in that.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

Max had never heard his father falter so badly.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Somewhere between admiration and accounts payable, civilization falters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

Economists and the IMF warn that the global economy could be vulnerable if the AI-led demand engine falters or slows down.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

State officials say if the more collaborative approach falters and a water agency fails to meet commitments, they still have the option of putting them back under the traditional regulations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Even in the moments it falters, “Backrooms” is like someone coming across the cage we’ve been pacing around in, and pointing out that the bars were always big enough to slip through.

From Salon ● May 30, 2026

His grin falters as his hand flies to the pendant now dangling just below his collar.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

As pensions became scarce, Americans were forced to save for their own retirements — and many faltered.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

Despite great regular seasons, the Los Angeles Chargers have faltered in the play-offs but they are now healthy again and new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel looks a perfect fit for talented quarterback Justin Herbert.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

But the D.C. economy that drove that influx of young professionals has faltered since the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

In Paris, the CAC 40 falls 0.2% as autos faltered.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

The child’s voice never faltered, never ceased, but delivered the curious phrases in an eerie, chantlike progression.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

Even record-breaking monthly revenue from the world’s biggest chip manufacturer isn’t reviving the faltering AI trade.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

The film spells out the gargantuan payouts that each Boeing CEO has received, despite the crashes and questions about their actions and the company’s faltering value.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Indonesian policymakers have implemented a string of rate increases this year to support the faltering rupiah and fragile economic growth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

But he could not convert that positive position, faltering as he served for the set at 5-3 and eventually coming up short in the tie-break.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

She needed to stabilize her position in order to help support Mark Antony’s faltering efforts.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby