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As the 23-year-old speaks to BBC Global Women about her family, her voice begins to falter.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

Roman strategy was therefore clear: Cling on long enough for Ottoman resolve to falter, some discontented portion of Mehmed’s empire to revolt or aid from Christian Europe to arrive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

But it can falter when human inputs are too limited or vague.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

I’ll never falter in my beliefs in that.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

Tano holds eye contact with me, and my thoughts falter.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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

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

From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026

But if rates are rising and you are confident in the economy, then holding floating-rate debt could yield outsize returns—but be ready to pivot if the economy falters and rates start dropping.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026

His grin falters as his hand flies to the pendant now dangling just below his collar.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

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

Those talks faltered in late April, a decision Pernod said was mutual and related to differences over deal structure and economics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 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

“When you forgave me my transgression and then asked me to teach you to sew, and now when you offer to teach me German…” Her voice faltered for a moment before she cleared her throat.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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

The conflict in the region has been ongoing since the end of February, punctuated by a faltering ceasefire which was meant to lead to a deal to end the war.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Gulf states’ efforts to get around the blockage in Hormuz are faltering as well.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 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

The woman hastened to the king’s side, taking his arm, and with faltering steps the old man came down from the dais and paced softly through the hall.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien