falter

Example Sentences

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Conversely, U.K. banks faltered amid pressure on the country’s sovereign bonds.

From The Wall Street Journal

European equities faltered at the open, following Asian stocks down as another Anthropic release hit software stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal

But almost exactly 24 hours earlier, Malinin had faltered through his short program, and his wobbly performance opened the door for a Japanese upset.

From The Wall Street Journal

The home support will be expecting three points - but if Forest falter the pressure on Dyche will intensify.

From BBC

But the top seed's momentum faltered further in the second set and she was broken three times as Oliynykova forced a decider, where Raducanu was forced to fight back from a break down.

From BBC