sputtering
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Stocks are sputtering as the tech trade loses steam.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
Instead, magnetron sputtering deposition creates the material from alloy vapor.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
However, sputtering domestic demand has stoked fears of a more entrenched downturn later this year, raising hopes for more policy easing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
To put things another way, the actual figures show the U.S. economy to be sputtering, and the “vibe economy” as measured by consumer confidence is doing even worse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Ahead, Angus Harper appeared to be flying on vapors—barely sputtering, lurching and jerking forward.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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