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However, after taking an early lead, winning the first set 6-4, Pegula began to falter, with Gauff claiming the next two sets 6-3.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026

England have reached the semi-final or final in five of the past six World Cups only to falter in the pressure matches.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

Economists broadly expect that April will likely be the last solid month of spending momentum, with sales likely to falter later in the May data.

From Barron's ● May 13, 2026

It rose 7.95% on Monday as dialogue between the U.S. and Iran seemed to falter and had been up more than 10% Tuesday before Trump’s late post extended the cease-fire.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026

The bronze sword expanded, gleaming in the darkness, and the evil voice seemed to falter, just for a moment, before resuming its chant.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

Even in the moments it falters, “Backrooms” is like someone coming across the cage we’ve been pacing around in, and pointing out that the bars were always big enough to slip through.

From Salon ● May 30, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026

Near term, however, precious metals could come under pressure if industrial demand falters because of their elevated prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 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

Deutsche Bank drops 2.5%, while autos in the index faltered, with Mercedes-Benz group down 2.2%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

The only time it faltered was when he was broken at the start of the third set - a blip he immediately corrected - and when he served for the match at 5-3 up.

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026

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

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

So he faltered in his answer, leaving it unfinished, and it was, in its way, simply and perfectly true.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

If the stock isn’t faltering, the stabilization agent can buy the additional shares they need to deliver to investors directly from the company.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

These exhibits and others that present some highlights of America's faltering progress toward a perfect union go on show for two months in Washington next Tuesday ahead of the semiquincentennial.

From Barron's ● May 29, 2026

Raman’s strong showing in Thursday’s poll shows she is very much in the race despite assertions by Bass’ campaign and Pratt’s campaign that she is faltering after a lackluster debate performance.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

He expressed disappointment after the win at not adding to his two-goal tally having had one goal chalked off for offside but his constant desire to get into goalscoring positions left the Reds faltering.

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

He helped Yvaine to her feet and, awkwardly, the two of them took several faltering steps on the cloud.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman