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falter

[fawl-ter] / ˈfɔl tər /


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It rose 7.95% on Monday as dialogue between the U.S. and Iran seemed to falter and had been up more than 10% Tuesday before Trump’s late post extended the cease-fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

However that previous head coaching experience was one reason he was brought to Los Angeles as as the Kings’ top assistant in 2024 since it made him an ideal fallback candidate should Hiller falter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Still, the economy can only sustain so many blows before it begins to falter.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

In January, the Fund raised its growth forecast for the global economy this year, but warned activity could falter if trade barriers rise again and geopolitical conflicts intensify.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

She looked him full in the face and for the first time, Harry saw her foolish smile falter.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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