faltered
Example Sentences
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Batter after batter faltered on a sticky surface, with the hosts holding most of their catches in the deep.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Past efforts to contain economic risks have faltered, as countries including Germany and Spain still saw benefits in recent years from trade and investment ties with Beijing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
The timing also is fortuitous for Walt Disney Co. at a moment when its other once-reliable franchises such as “Star Wars” and Marvel have faltered.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Fraud may have toppled subprime auto lender Tricolor last year, but other finance companies that sell bonds backed by their car loans also faltered.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026
There was no doubt about it, the enemy had faltered for a few moments, but they managed to regroup.
From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
