falter
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That worked against him once the bonanza in AI-related stocks began to falter in July.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
As the 23-year-old speaks to BBC Global Women about her family, her voice begins to falter.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Roman strategy was therefore clear: Cling on long enough for Ottoman resolve to falter, some discontented portion of Mehmed’s empire to revolt or aid from Christian Europe to arrive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
I’ll never falter in my beliefs in that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
I tried to stand tall and look at him with eyes that could stare down challenges and not falter, but my shoulders shook and my eyes filled with tears.
From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis
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Economists and the IMF warn that the global economy could be vulnerable if the AI-led demand engine falters or slows down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
State officials say if the more collaborative approach falters and a water agency fails to meet commitments, they still have the option of putting them back under the traditional regulations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Even in the moments it falters, “Backrooms” is like someone coming across the cage we’ve been pacing around in, and pointing out that the bars were always big enough to slip through.
From Salon ● May 30, 2026
A $500 million government bailout falters as the discount carrier runs low on cash and bondholders balk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Then she sees me and falters, eyes widening.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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As pensions became scarce, Americans were forced to save for their own retirements — and many faltered.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Despite great regular seasons, the Los Angeles Chargers have faltered in the play-offs but they are now healthy again and new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel looks a perfect fit for talented quarterback Justin Herbert.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Edison International and PG&E each lost more than 20% of their market value Monday after a compromise emerged over the weekend, only to recover some ground Tueday as the legislation faltered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The stakes in Google’s shake-up are high because it has faltered lately in the AI race.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
When his eyes got to Wab they grew bigger, and his smile faltered, but he recovered quickly.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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Even record-breaking monthly revenue from the world’s biggest chip manufacturer isn’t reviving the faltering AI trade.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Dodgers right-hander Edgardo Henriquez was on the mound as their third pitcher in a bullpen game, and his command was faltering, to the tune of back-to-back walks and a wild pitch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
But he could not convert that positive position, faltering as he served for the set at 5-3 and eventually coming up short in the tie-break.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
It was a vital victory at the pivotal moment, and saved Washington’s faltering reputation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Rani catches my Kannada words and repeats them without faltering.
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
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