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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

It started to falter under the new "three red lines" -- caps for three different debt ratios -- which forced the group to offload properties at increasingly steep discounts.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 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

Not once did he falter on his return, turning left and right and running down long corridors in reverse of the way he had come.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

What lifts his misadventures above the commonplace is the author’s ability to spin her plots out and back again with a dry and humorous narrative voice that never falters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 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 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

SoftBank would be highly exposed if the AI frenzy falters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026

While the dialogue occasionally falters, you have to admire daytime dramas for their remarkable attention to plot.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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

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

He faltered and leaned heavily on his staff.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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

The conflict in the region has been ongoing since the end of February, punctuated by a faltering ceasefire which was meant to lead to a deal to end the war.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

If London doesn’t right its faltering public markets, the consequences are existential—a reality that should spur regulators and the government to further reform, Walker said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

He was still quite near the shore, and he forgot his anger and impatience in the triumph of the moment when he was finally standing upright without faltering.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry