faltered
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In October 2000, after a summer rally spurred by Federal Reserve easing, Wall Street’s darlings faltered as investors faced up to the fact that the dot-com bubble was deflating.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
As on day one and two, Australia have held firm and their opponents faltered.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
As the economy faltered, an orderly, healthy home could be sold as a form of salvation, with prosperity seemingly within reach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
When she died in 1981, the business faltered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 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
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