faltering
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As a politician, Donaldson had a reputation as someone who could rise to the big occasions, rarely faltering under pressure.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
These exhibits and others that present some highlights of America's faltering progress toward a perfect union go on show for two months in Washington next Tuesday ahead of the semiquincentennial.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
U.S. stock futures fell as major indexes pulled back from a trifecta of record closes in the last session, following faltering stock indexes in Asia and Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
Raman’s strong showing in Thursday’s poll shows she is very much in the race despite assertions by Bass’ campaign and Pratt’s campaign that she is faltering after a lackluster debate performance.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
Gilly grabbed the back of the striped pajamas with both hands and half dragged, half supported the faltering frame toward the couch.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
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