falter
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When the empire ran out of neighbors, the Roman economy began to falter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
But it can falter when human inputs are too limited or vague.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
I’ll never falter in my beliefs in that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
"British support for Ukraine will not falter," he wrote in the Times in early July.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
I show no hesitation, because if I do, my men will falter.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
Even when “Stop! That! Train!” falters and the steel of the train tracks starts to shake things too severely, the film is put back on its course by its sheer joy.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
SoftBank would be highly exposed if the AI frenzy falters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
“Brigadoon” manages to transcend time, but this take on “Flower Drum Song” falters between eras.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
As leadership falters and fewer sectors provide support, the selling becomes more indiscriminate.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026
His step falters as we sweep over the floor.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
Along with the rest of the country, Gary boomed through the 1920s, faltered during the Great Depression, and thrived again during and after World War II.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
They got to the final but faltered at the last.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Nike’s digital business has faltered, and it has tried to refashion that segment into a destination for higher-priced fare, rather than discounting.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
Batter after batter faltered on a sticky surface, with the hosts holding most of their catches in the deep.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
When his eyes got to Wab they grew bigger, and his smile faltered, but he recovered quickly.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
Gulf states’ efforts to get around the blockage in Hormuz are faltering as well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
She was second after two of the four disciplines before she had a terrible beam routine, which included a faltering start and falling off halfway.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Dodgers right-hander Edgardo Henriquez was on the mound as their third pitcher in a bullpen game, and his command was faltering, to the tune of back-to-back walks and a wild pitch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
France and Germany announced Monday a deal for the joint governance of arms maker KNDS, paving the way for a blockbuster share offering as they seek to reinvigorate faltering European defence cooperation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
Dill stabbed his finger at him, his voice faltering.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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