falter

I’ll never falter in my beliefs in that.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

Tech continued to falter, as the Europe-wide Stoxx 600 fell 0.7%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Her serve has often been fragile, leading to numerous double faults, and her forehand has also been liable to falter in crucial moments.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

For one thing, bonds now offer higher starting yields that can better protect portfolios if stocks falter and inflation remains problematic.

From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026

The hatchet wavered in the air, in a tug-of-war with a ghost, but the girl did not falter.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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

“Brigadoon” manages to transcend time, but this take on “Flower Drum Song” falters between eras.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026

As leadership falters and fewer sectors provide support, the selling becomes more indiscriminate.

From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026

Near term, however, precious metals could come under pressure if industrial demand falters because of their elevated prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026

His grin falters as his hand flies to the pendant now dangling just below his collar.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

But that strategy has faltered as sales of its Epic passes have plateaued.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Darkness crept in as the match stretched beyond 21:00, the set continuing on serve until Federer faltered on a fourth break point in the 15th game at 7-7.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

The timing also is fortuitous for Walt Disney Co. at a moment when its other once-reliable franchises such as “Star Wars” and Marvel have faltered.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

During periods of high activity, the Fitbit Air and Oura faltered.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026

Her shriek pierced the air, and one of the robots about the table faltered and dropped the tool he was holding.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov

Fed governor Christopher Waller worried the job market was faltering when he led the case for last year’s reductions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

France and Germany announced Monday a deal for the joint governance of arms maker KNDS, paving the way for a blockbuster share offering as they seek to reinvigorate faltering European defence cooperation.

From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026

Gregory said the contraction in April "showed the strong start to the year is now faltering".

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

Raman’s strong showing in Thursday’s poll shows she is very much in the race despite assertions by Bass’ campaign and Pratt’s campaign that she is faltering after a lackluster debate performance.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

The woman hastened to the king’s side, taking his arm, and with faltering steps the old man came down from the dais and paced softly through the hall.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien