faltering

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But in a note to clients, he acknowledged some faltering of those assets in recent weeks as investors worry that the Strait of Hormuz could remain closed for some time.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

To deal with debt and faltering returns on investment, China in effect rolls over existing debt and recapitalizes its banks with injections of liquidity in the money supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“The true test of strength lies not in never faltering, but in knowing where to turn when we do. Have a Blessed Day!” read a recent one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

"With confidence weakening, costs rising due to higher freight and energy costs and spending intentions faltering, the outlook for retailers looks set to be an increasing struggle in the months to come," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Jesse valued friends and he was a good one, not only to Eric, but to his pals back in Idaho, whose relationships and work lives were faltering one by one.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz