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waver

[wey-ver] / ˈweɪ vər /


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But President Nixon’s resignation, economic stagnation and the Vietnam War had caused Americans’ faith in government to waver.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“Our confidence doesn’t waver as a team,” Reaves said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

When Paul pressed him again about his lack of apology, lack of contrition, and inability to even say he “misspoke,” while ribbing him about his “low impulse control” and presentation of “machismo,” Mullin didn’t waver.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

In recent years, numerous coaches have been hired and subsequently sacked for a tactical style they have been unwilling to waver from.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

The merchant’s glittering black eyes did not waver, nor the tallow cheeks redden.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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