sputtering
Example Sentences
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"We directly introduced dislocations in CoAl during sputtering deposition," Zhang said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
The director’s moaning score here, supplemented with sputtering engines and clanking chains, underline the movie’s ghost-story vibe — the sense that poor Nick is both alive and dead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
China’s economy has been sputtering for a years, with consumers especially reluctant to spend, hurting some of those companies.
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
Even though China’s growth momentum is sputtering, it remains unclear if policymakers will jump into action, as the solid economic performance in the first quarter and robust exports have reduced expectations for near-term stimulus measures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
But before I could blow my cover by sputtering something defensive, Katie saved me.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
