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[wey-ver] / ˈweɪ vər /


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But President Nixon’s resignation, economic stagnation and the Vietnam War had caused Americans’ faith in government to waver.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

"Her love and devotion for the Arcadia community have not changed and did not waver," the statement added.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“Our confidence doesn’t waver as a team,” Reaves said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

When Paul pressed him again about his lack of apology, lack of contrition, and inability to even say he “misspoke,” while ribbing him about his “low impulse control” and presentation of “machismo,” Mullin didn’t waver.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

For a moment Sam caught a glitter in the black stones of their eyes, the very malice of which made him quail; but slowly he felt their will waver and crumble into fear.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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