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That worked against him once the bonanza in AI-related stocks began to falter in July.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026

Only when began to read a statement to the court, did Mangione appear to falter.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

When the empire ran out of neighbors, the Roman economy began to falter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

I’ll never falter in my beliefs in that.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

They waited for his quiet voice to resume, which it did without a falter.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

What lifts his misadventures above the commonplace is the author’s ability to spin her plots out and back again with a dry and humorous narrative voice that never falters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

And how vulnerable will the global economy be if this critical engine of demand falters?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

State officials say if the more collaborative approach falters and a water agency fails to meet commitments, they still have the option of putting them back under the traditional regulations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

Empathy, on stage, becomes a cornerstone of experiencing live performance that pulls heartstrings, inspires raucous laughter or elicits a collective groan when a poorly-hatched plan falters.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

My breath falters, and my body, traitor that it is, tugs me forward until there are only inches between us.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

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

In Paris, the CAC 40 falls 0.2% as autos faltered.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Recent mediation talks have faltered, leading to an escalation of attacks between both sides.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

He began, in typical fashion, by attempting to justify himself but that soon faltered in the white glare of Julian’s silence.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

Even record-breaking monthly revenue from the world’s biggest chip manufacturer isn’t reviving the faltering AI trade.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

The film spells out the gargantuan payouts that each Boeing CEO has received, despite the crashes and questions about their actions and the company’s faltering value.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 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

But he could not convert that positive position, faltering as he served for the set at 5-3 and eventually coming up short in the tie-break.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

The reasoning was this: I simply could not stand what I had become—stale, perhaps, or stalemated by what appeared to be my faltering body.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen