faltered

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They got to the final but faltered at the last.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 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

Sentiment around artificial-intelligence stocks faltered after Broadcom’s earnings failed to meet investor expectations for its chip revenue forecasts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

But in recent years, that playbook seems to have faltered, leaving many of Hollywood’s most famous faces in an uphill struggle to shift their opulent homes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Nor did he shine among them, for the words of any spell, even the simplest illusion-charm, came halting from his tongue, and his hands faltered at their craft.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin