sputter

Example Sentences

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If an oil shock persisted long enough, economic growth could also sputter.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

An added benefit: so-called “old-economy” U.S. stocks, including industrials, commodity producers, and financials, could offer refuge if enthusiasm for artificial-intelligence-related stocks begins to sputter.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

The series follows LeBlanc’s Joey Tribbiani to Hollywood — or “Ollywoo,” per his obstructed view of the Hollywood sign — where his acting career will sputter out of and into life.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

His attack briefly dragged along Mexico’s Isaac del Toro, one of Pogacar’s colleagues on his U.A.E. professional team, but with 40 miles to go, del Toro began to sputter, and Pogacar rode away, alone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

After a moment the bacon began to flutter and dance in the pan and the sputter of it filled the morning air with its aroma.

From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury