- present participle of stutter.
stuttering
Example Sentences
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SoftBank shares have declined by more than a fifth in the last five trading sessions as speculation about its difficulty in raising a loan coincides with some stuttering in the overall narrative forAI-related technology stocks.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Polestar shares have fallen 96% since listing, with the company hit by losses amid the stuttering uptake of electric vehicles and the increasingly competitive market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
But the arrival of these goods is sparking acute angst in Germany – the traditional engine of Europe but one that's been stuttering, economically, for years.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
Somehow, after stuttering and struggling to this point, they are the closest side to winning the title.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
And Betsy said “trick or treat” twice with no stuttering.
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff