faltered
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Even so, their performance has often faltered, and some are having second thoughts about holding these assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The UK economy saw a strong start to the year, but growth then faltered with the conflict in the Middle East affecting some businesses.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Recent mediation talks have faltered, leading to an escalation of attacks between both sides.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Aschenbrenner borrowed too much money to make his AI bets, leaving him at risk as they faltered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
There was no doubt about it, the enemy had faltered for a few moments, but they managed to regroup.
From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
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