falter

When the empire ran out of neighbors, the Roman economy began to falter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 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

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

From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026

But the moment he makes the attempt his words falter, for he is confronted and defied by the inexplicable array of his own emotions.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

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 when “Stop! That! Train!” falters and the steel of the train tracks starts to shake things too severely, the film is put back on its course by its sheer joy.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026

But it also leaves both leaders exposed if the campaign falters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 2026

Tori’s warning whispers in my memory every time my resolve to keep my mouth shut falters.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

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

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

One twist—one little twist and the engine caught and labored and faltered and caught again.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck

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

If London doesn’t right its faltering public markets, the consequences are existential—a reality that should spur regulators and the government to further reform, Walker said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

As a politician, Donaldson had a reputation as someone who could rise to the big occasions, rarely faltering under pressure.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 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

American education was faltering and Texas was no shining exception.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger