falter
Example Sentences
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"Arsenal can keep playing badly and winning all they like - it's the others that are faltering," former England goalkeeper Rob Green said on BBC Radio 5 Live.
From BBC
South Africa were previously unbeaten at this tournament, including a seven-wicket victory over the Black Caps in the initial group phase, but faltered with the bat after losing the toss.
From BBC
There had been no warnings or preparatory guidance from governments as the U.S. built up an armada offshore and diplomacy faltered.
That can help the company grow even as EV sales falter in the new year.
From Barron's
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 Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
