falter
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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
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
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
He didn’t mean to falter on the last word.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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