stagger

Example Sentences

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Authorities in the Philippines are also talking to oil companies about ways to stagger pump-price increases and considering temporary tax cuts on fuel if crude prices rise sharply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

They stagger their appliance use in the mornings, checking that a fan isn’t running at the same time as the coffeemaker.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

Asian investors battled Wednesday to kickstart a recovery in equities following the latest stagger across world markets that has been caused by worries over an AI-fuelled bubble and uncertainty over US interest rates.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

For better and mostly for worse, she has allowed Jeffries to stagger on his own two feet.

From Salon • Nov. 9, 2025

Finn didn’t stagger or slump or drop his head.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix