falter
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As those around him began to falter, the world number one, who started the day three strokes adrift of overnight leader Viktor Hovland, produced a typically metronomic performance with the winning cheque in sight.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Roman strategy was therefore clear: Cling on long enough for Ottoman resolve to falter, some discontented portion of Mehmed’s empire to revolt or aid from Christian Europe to arrive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
I’ll never falter in my beliefs in that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
"British support for Ukraine will not falter," he wrote in the Times in early July.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
My pulse began to race, but my step didn’t falter this time, even as he watched me with a small smile on his lips.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
It’s the one place where her otherwise robust public display of compliance falters.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
And how vulnerable will the global economy be if this critical engine of demand falters?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
SoftBank would be highly exposed if the AI frenzy falters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
“Brigadoon” manages to transcend time, but this take on “Flower Drum Song” falters between eras.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
His grin falters as his hand flies to the pendant now dangling just below his collar.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
As pensions became scarce, Americans were forced to save for their own retirements — and many faltered.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
In Paris, the CAC 40 falls 0.2% as autos faltered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
But a major European tour this summer faltered, with several concerts scrapped amid uproar over the star's views.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Recent mediation talks have faltered, leading to an escalation of attacks between both sides.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
“I’m too young,” faltered Meg, wondering why she was so fluttered, yet rather enjoying it.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
The grandees of Gullen have set their hopes on Claire’s bankrolling their faltering community’s recovery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Even record-breaking monthly revenue from the world’s biggest chip manufacturer isn’t reviving the faltering AI trade.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Grandparenting also can bring lots of stress when adult children are faltering as parents, when grandparents are unable to have expected interactions and relationships with grandchildren or when grandchildren have severe emotional or physical problems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
She was second after two of the four disciplines before she had a terrible beam routine, which included a faltering start and falling off halfway.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Most of us eventually found some voice, however faltering.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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