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
And as the West’s confidence faltered, its adversaries and its rivals only grew more assertive, building up their own wealth and their own power in our stead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
With 1,884 yards, 18 touchdowns and only one interception while completing 75% of his passes this season, Orange High’s junior quarterback has rarely faltered when dropping back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Businesses have shuttered, hospitals have had to turn to generators that have occasionally faltered, and residents have been scrambling to charge phones and refrigerate food.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
“When you forgave me my transgression and then asked me to teach you to sew, and now when you offer to teach me German…” Her voice faltered for a moment before she cleared her throat.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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