falter

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

Home favourite Fleetwood might have seen his challenge falter, but he has not stopped dreaming.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

But cooling demand may falter into next week “and higher production is waiting in the wings in coming weeks,” he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026

However, halting our investigation without discussion and keeping everything bottled up is taking its toll: my always-happy face has begun to falter at inopportune times.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone

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

“Brigadoon” manages to transcend time, but this take on “Flower Drum Song” falters between eras.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026

When confidence falters, that mismatch can turn manageable losses into systemic crises.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026

As leadership falters and fewer sectors provide support, the selling becomes more indiscriminate.

From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026

My voice falters at the lie, but since I can't very well tell him the truth, I rush on.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

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

Past efforts to contain economic risks have faltered, as countries including Germany and Spain still saw benefits in recent years from trade and investment ties with Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

The timing also is fortuitous for Walt Disney Co. at a moment when its other once-reliable franchises such as “Star Wars” and Marvel have faltered.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

Sophia Dunkley's form faltered and Amy Jones was promoted.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

I tried to smile, but my lips faltered.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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

Grandparenting also can bring lots of stress when adult children are faltering as parents, when grandparents are unable to have expected interactions and relationships with grandchildren or when grandchildren have severe emotional or physical problems.

From The Wall Street Journal ● 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

But from the Greek camp a herald came to her and spoke faltering words.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton