- present participle of sputter.
sputtering
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Stocks are sputtering as the tech trade loses steam.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
The researchers produced the material using magnetron sputtering deposition, a process that applies a thin film to a surface.
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
Little embers sparked and burned, falling onto the pavement and sputtering like a blown-out candle.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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