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

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

"British support for Ukraine will not falter," he wrote in the Times in early July.

From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026

If there were ever any worries England's World Cup would falter after losing Sciver-Brunt to a calf injury, there was not any evidence of struggles here.

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026

Their sales remain robust, as other brands falter and scramble for answers, and Alessandro Sartori has led Zegna since 2016, which feels like an entire lifetime compared to the musical chairs at other brands.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

He has not come this far, and seen the things he’s seen happen to his family, just to falter in these last moments and die.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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

The imitation also falters on practical grounds, if only because AI often gets theology wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 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

Aschenbrenner borrowed too much money to make his AI bets, leaving him at risk as they faltered.

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

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

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

He had done juggling drills with her before, but those had always been with palm-sized beanbags that he could catch if he faltered.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee

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

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

Indonesian policymakers have implemented a string of rate increases this year to support the faltering rupiah and fragile economic growth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 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

They heard the front door open, but Dudley did not move and after a few faltering steps Aunt Petunia stopped too.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling