faltering

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These exhibits and others that present some highlights of America's faltering progress toward a perfect union go on show for two months in Washington next Tuesday ahead of the semiquincentennial.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Raman’s strong showing in Thursday’s poll shows she is very much in the race despite assertions by Bass’ campaign and Pratt’s campaign that she is faltering after a lackluster debate performance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

But in a note to clients, he acknowledged some faltering of those assets in recent weeks as investors worry that the Strait of Hormuz could remain closed for some time.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

He expressed disappointment after the win at not adding to his two-goal tally having had one goal chalked off for offside but his constant desire to get into goalscoring positions left the Reds faltering.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

He repeated the same process, the heart pumping and sputtering for a while before faltering like the last one.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs