sputter
Example Sentences
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Hiring sputtered last year while the unemployment rate rose, putting a decisive end to the hottest job market in a generation.
He wore a befuddled expression and sputtered at his bloodied nightshirt.
From Literature
The meek Eagles sputtered and stalled, brainlessly frittering a time out that might have extended the game.
The Chargers’ defense turned in a solid performance, but the offense was sputtering and out of sync.
From Los Angeles Times
Yet the Eagles, who led 13-10 at half-time after two touchdowns from Dallas Goedert, failed to make the most of the 49ers' injury toll, with their sputtering offense struggling to find any sort of rhythm.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
