falter
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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
Tech continued to falter, as the Europe-wide Stoxx 600 fell 0.7%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
I’ll never falter in my beliefs in that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
But, even as he braced for their onslaught, he saw the horsemen falter.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
It’s the one place where her otherwise robust public display of compliance falters.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
But it becomes a problem if one of Broadcom’s custom-chip customers falters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 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
SoftBank would be highly exposed if the AI frenzy falters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
My voice falters at the lie, but since I can't very well tell him the truth, I rush on.
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
But a major European tour this summer faltered, with several concerts scrapped amid uproar over the star's views.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 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
Along with the rest of the country, Gary boomed through the 1920s, faltered during the Great Depression, and thrived again during and after World War II.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
A stream of dragonflies made for them at once, and the men faltered.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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
The weakness contrasts with manufacturing activity in Canada, which saw a boost in July from stronger domestic activity that more than made up for faltering international demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
She was second after two of the four disciplines before she had a terrible beam routine, which included a faltering start and falling off halfway.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 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
I stood right in front of her, and she pulled up, then stumbled back, faltering.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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