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
As the 23-year-old speaks to BBC Global Women about her family, her voice begins to falter.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
When the empire ran out of neighbors, the Roman economy began to falter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
I’ll never falter in my beliefs in that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
He didn’t mean to falter on the last word.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
Still, Bally’s financial balancing act leaves it especially vulnerable if the economy falters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 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
SoftBank would be highly exposed if the AI frenzy falters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
“Brigadoon” manages to transcend time, but this take on “Flower Drum Song” falters between eras.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
Mom’s smile falters a bit as Dad pats her back.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
As pensions became scarce, Americans were forced to save for their own retirements — and many faltered.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
But exports in the region have faltered since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war over two-and-a-half years ago, with levels falling off dramatically in July as hostilities in the waterway deepened.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The UK economy saw a strong start to the year, but growth then faltered with the conflict in the Middle East affecting some businesses.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Recent mediation talks have faltered, leading to an escalation of attacks between both sides.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
She faltered and her fellow countryman came to her aid.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
Even record-breaking monthly revenue from the world’s biggest chip manufacturer isn’t reviving the faltering AI trade.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
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
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
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
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