falter

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Analysts anticipate Best Buy’s sales could falter as rising memory costs increase laptop and computer prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

That balance, she argues, is where many returning shows falter.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

SNPs are driving growth in Medicare Advantage at a time when the private-insurance alternative to Medicare is seeing its once-robust enrollment increases falter.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 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

“My dear, nothing can comfort me like this,” he answered, with a falter in his voice, and both arms round her, as if he too, needed help, and did not fear to ask for it.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott