sputtering

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Looking ahead: Powell, in his final press conference, admitted inflation is still a nagging problem five years after it spiked, but he said he sees no signs the economy is sputtering.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

But what’s extra notable about the sputtering tech partnerships of the 2020s is how baldly they smack of desperation.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

Nike’s NKE -3.50%decrease; red down pointing triangle chief innovation officer is leaving the sneaker company after less than a year in the job, the company said, amid signs that its turnaround efforts are sputtering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Near the end of the first, Betts came back to the bench coughing and sputtering, seemingly unable to clear her throat.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Presently Ma Costa had the frying pan going, with a couple of fat eels hissing and sputtering and the kettle on for potato powder.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman