falter
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As the 23-year-old speaks to BBC Global Women about her family, her voice begins to falter.
From BBC ● 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
However, after taking an early lead, winning the first set 6-4, Pegula began to falter, with Gauff claiming the next two sets 6-3.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
I knew I had to hold on and not falter or it would start all over again.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
SoftBank would be highly exposed if the AI frenzy falters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Even in the moments it falters, “Backrooms” is like someone coming across the cage we’ve been pacing around in, and pointing out that the bars were always big enough to slip through.
From Salon ● May 30, 2026
“Brigadoon” manages to transcend time, but this take on “Flower Drum Song” falters between eras.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
As leadership falters and fewer sectors provide support, the selling becomes more indiscriminate.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026
When I lean away, she falters, stumbling backward, like I’ve pulled the very earth out from under her.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
Recent mediation talks have faltered, leading to an escalation of attacks between both sides.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
It boasts strong exports and cutting-edge technology, while domestic spending has faltered and property prices remain in the doldrums.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
They got to the final but faltered at the last.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Nike’s digital business has faltered, and it has tried to refashion that segment into a destination for higher-priced fare, rather than discounting.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
“It’s like his writing,” faltered Meg, comparing it with the note in her hand.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
The weakness contrasts with manufacturing activity in Canada, which saw a boost in July from stronger domestic activity that more than made up for faltering international demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Dodgers right-hander Edgardo Henriquez was on the mound as their third pitcher in a bullpen game, and his command was faltering, to the tune of back-to-back walks and a wild pitch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Gregory said the contraction in April "showed the strong start to the year is now faltering".
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
These exhibits and others that present some highlights of America's faltering progress toward a perfect union go on show for two months in Washington next Tuesday ahead of the semiquincentennial.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
He was still quite near the shore, and he forgot his anger and impatience in the triumph of the moment when he was finally standing upright without faltering.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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