falter
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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
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
There was no sign of road or track, but Shadowfax did not stay or falter.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
Economists and the IMF warn that the global economy could be vulnerable if the AI-led demand engine falters or slows down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Empathy, on stage, becomes a cornerstone of experiencing live performance that pulls heartstrings, inspires raucous laughter or elicits a collective groan when a poorly-hatched plan falters.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
“Brigadoon” manages to transcend time, but this take on “Flower Drum Song” falters between eras.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
When confidence falters, that mismatch can turn manageable losses into systemic crises.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026
His step falters as we sweep over the floor.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
But a major European tour this summer faltered, with several concerts scrapped amid uproar over the star's views.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Recent mediation talks have faltered, leading to an escalation of attacks between both sides.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Aschenbrenner borrowed too much money to make his AI bets, leaving him at risk as they faltered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Wawa’s business faltered in the 1990s amid fiercer competition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
“I am come—I am come—” faltered Wang Lung.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
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
Indonesian policymakers have implemented a string of rate increases this year to support the faltering rupiah and fragile economic growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
But he could not convert that positive position, faltering as he served for the set at 5-3 and eventually coming up short in the tie-break.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
France and Germany announced Monday a deal for the joint governance of arms maker KNDS, paving the way for a blockbuster share offering as they seek to reinvigorate faltering European defence cooperation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
He filled out the birth certificate without faltering, betraying no emotion at all as he handed the completed form to the floor nurse.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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