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falter

[fawl-ter] / ˈfɔl tər /


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Electrical and telecoms equipment, and railway signalling cabinets sometimes falter during a heatwave.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

But cooling demand may falter into next week “and higher production is waiting in the wings in coming weeks,” he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Their sales remain robust, as other brands falter and scramble for answers, and Alessandro Sartori has led Zegna since 2016, which feels like an entire lifetime compared to the musical chairs at other brands.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

For one thing, bonds now offer higher starting yields that can better protect portfolios if stocks falter and inflation remains problematic.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

I show no hesitation, because if I do, my men will falter.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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