sputter

Example Sentences

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If an oil shock persisted long enough, economic growth could also sputter.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

December’s feasts and fêtes are a cook’s crucible, but by January, chances are your kitchen stamina has begun to sputter out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

An added benefit: so-called “old-economy” U.S. stocks, including industrials, commodity producers, and financials, could offer refuge if enthusiasm for artificial-intelligence-related stocks begins to sputter.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

Detroit, which can sputter offensively, controls this one with tempo and physicality.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025

He began to sputter, still goggling at Dumbledore.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling