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An absorbing contest featuring some sensational points saw the Americans fight back again in the decider, only to falter from a commanding lead in the tie-break.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

That worked against him once the bonanza in AI-related stocks began to falter in July.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026

When the empire ran out of neighbors, the Roman economy began to falter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

I’ll never falter in my beliefs in that.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

Earlier, farther down, she might have recovered from a falter or stumble, might even have bound up a twisted ankle and continued on.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

But it becomes a problem if one of Broadcom’s custom-chip customers falters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

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

The imitation also falters on practical grounds, if only because AI often gets theology wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026

Then she sees me and falters, eyes widening.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

As pensions became scarce, Americans were forced to save for their own retirements — and many faltered.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

The pledges had to name all of their fraternity brothers; most faltered quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

But the D.C. economy that drove that influx of young professionals has faltered since the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

The UK economy saw a strong start to the year, but growth then faltered with the conflict in the Middle East affecting some businesses.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

The Ellens could attest that in fifteen years, Minya’s will had never faltered, not even in her sleep.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

The grandees of Gullen have set their hopes on Claire’s bankrolling their faltering community’s recovery.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

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

Gulf states’ efforts to get around the blockage in Hormuz are faltering as well.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 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

After the first few words, his voice grew steady, and he read the letter through without faltering.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt