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falter

[fawl-ter] / ˈfɔl tər /


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Economists broadly expect that April will likely be the last solid month of spending momentum, with sales likely to falter later in the May data.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

But as hopes for peace falter and with U.S. inflation hitting a three-year high on Tuesday, analysts are sounding the alarm about dwindling energy reserves.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

As autos and heavy manufacturing falter, Berlin is steering factories, workers and capital toward rearming Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

However that previous head coaching experience was one reason he was brought to Los Angeles as as the Kings’ top assistant in 2024 since it made him an ideal fallback candidate should Hiller falter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

“My dear, nothing can comfort me like this,” he answered, with a falter in his voice, and both arms round her, as if he too, needed help, and did not fear to ask for it.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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