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waver

[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

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

The shock departures of Enzo Maresca and Ruben Amorim at Chelsea and Manchester United respectively over the last few days served to underline the tenuous grip managers have on their jobs when results waver.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

They added that no amount of threats to her job would cause them to waver in their views.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

Candice had to give him credit—his voice didn’t waver.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson




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