faltered
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“When one of their pitchers faltered, the next guy came in and picked up the slack.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 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
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
“For my own part,” she said, and faltered.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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