falter

Example Sentences

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“But if the conflict drags on, gasoline prices move even higher in the summer driving season, and stocks continue to falter, consumers could throw in the towel and start to pull back on their spending.”

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

See also: Software stocks bounce as Nvidia shares falter.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

The home support will be expecting three points - but if Forest falter the pressure on Dyche will intensify.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

“People have their moments when they falter, but he never gave up.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

They waited for his quiet voice to resume, which it did without a falter.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White