falter
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That worked against him once the bonanza in AI-related stocks began to falter in July.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
Tech continued to falter, as the Europe-wide Stoxx 600 fell 0.7%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 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
Taking heart at the slight falter, Thomas started screaming as he charged.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
State officials say if the more collaborative approach falters and a water agency fails to meet commitments, they still have the option of putting them back under the traditional regulations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Even when “Stop! That! Train!” falters and the steel of the train tracks starts to shake things too severely, the film is put back on its course by its sheer joy.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
A $500 million government bailout falters as the discount carrier runs low on cash and bondholders balk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
When confidence falters, that mismatch can turn manageable losses into systemic crises.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026
Mom’s smile falters a bit as Dad pats her back.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
Even so, their performance has often faltered, and some are having second thoughts about holding these assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Aschenbrenner borrowed too much money to make his AI bets, leaving him at risk as they faltered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
He triumphed by two shots, with Min Woo Lee the runner-up as crowd favourite Bob MacIntyre faltered in pursuit of a second home title, ending four adrift alongside Matt Fitzpatrick.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Deutsche Bank drops 2.5%, while autos in the index faltered, with Mercedes-Benz group down 2.2%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
“It’s like his writing,” faltered Meg, comparing it with the note in her hand.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
The film spells out the gargantuan payouts that each Boeing CEO has received, despite the crashes and questions about their actions and the company’s faltering value.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
The conflict in the region has been ongoing since the end of February, punctuated by a faltering ceasefire which was meant to lead to a deal to end the war.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Indonesian policymakers have implemented a string of rate increases this year to support the faltering rupiah and fragile economic growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
France and Germany announced Monday a deal for the joint governance of arms maker KNDS, paving the way for a blockbuster share offering as they seek to reinvigorate faltering European defence cooperation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
He helped Yvaine to her feet and, awkwardly, the two of them took several faltering steps on the cloud.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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