faltered
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When she died in 1981, the business faltered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
Gold prices have faltered, falling back from record highs earlier this year and sliding further in recent months amid rising bond yields and rate-hike uncertainty.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
With 1,884 yards, 18 touchdowns and only one interception while completing 75% of his passes this season, Orange High’s junior quarterback has rarely faltered when dropping back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
As pensions became scarce, Americans were forced to save for their own retirements — and many faltered.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
The Ellens could attest that in fifteen years, Minya’s will had never faltered, not even in her sleep.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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