falter
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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
Tech continued to falter, as the Europe-wide Stoxx 600 fell 0.7%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
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
The chaplain’s babbling confidence did not falter for an instant.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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
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
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
His step falters as we sweep over the floor.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
Recent mediation talks have faltered, leading to an escalation of attacks between both sides.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
It boasts strong exports and cutting-edge technology, while domestic spending has faltered and property prices remain in the doldrums.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Wawa’s business faltered in the 1990s amid fiercer competition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
He triumphed by two shots, with Min Woo Lee the runner-up as crowd favourite Bob MacIntyre faltered in pursuit of a second home title, ending four adrift alongside Matt Fitzpatrick.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
All efforts to solve the mystery had faltered.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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
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
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
He was still quite near the shore, and he forgot his anger and impatience in the triumph of the moment when he was finally standing upright without faltering.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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