falter

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Still, the economy can only sustain so many blows before it begins to falter.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Where the ancient sources are rich or pose few difficulties, Mr. Elliott’s account is lively; he is more liable to falter where evidence is in shorter supply or when he ranges beyond the Severan age.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

If breadth begins to falter here, the broader market may not be far behind.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

The home support will be expecting three points - but if Forest falter the pressure on Dyche will intensify.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

But, even as he braced for their onslaught, he saw the horsemen falter.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander