falter
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As those around him began to falter, the world number one, who started the day three strokes adrift of overnight leader Viktor Hovland, produced a typically metronomic performance with the winning cheque in sight.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 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
"British support for Ukraine will not falter," he wrote in the Times in early July.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
Taking heart at the slight falter, Thomas started screaming as he charged.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
Somewhere between admiration and accounts payable, civilization falters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
It’s the one place where her otherwise robust public display of compliance falters.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 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
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
My step falters when I hear Uhmma’s voice.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
As pensions became scarce, Americans were forced to save for their own retirements — and many faltered.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 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
Recent mediation talks have faltered, leading to an escalation of attacks between both sides.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
He faltered and nearly slumped to the floor.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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 film spells out the gargantuan payouts that each Boeing CEO has received, despite the crashes and questions about their actions and the company’s faltering value.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 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
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
Dill stabbed his finger at him, his voice faltering.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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