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falter

[fawl-ter] / ˈfɔl tər /


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Oil futures curbed some losses as Trump suggested that an agreement to end the conflict with Iran could still falter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

It rose 7.95% on Monday as dialogue between the U.S. and Iran seemed to falter and had been up more than 10% Tuesday before Trump’s late post extended the cease-fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Analysts anticipate Best Buy’s sales could falter as rising memory costs increase laptop and computer prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

That balance, she argues, is where many returning shows falter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

I have tried not to falter; I have made missteps along the way.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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