falter
verb (used without object)
to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way.
faltering
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present participleof falter.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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When it cut rates last year, the Fed was balancing elevated inflation against concerns that the job market was faltering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Even record-breaking monthly revenue from the world’s biggest chip manufacturer isn’t reviving the faltering AI trade.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The conflict in the region has been ongoing since the end of February, punctuated by a faltering ceasefire which was meant to lead to a deal to end the war.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Gulf states’ efforts to get around the blockage in Hormuz are faltering as well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
She needed to stabilize her position in order to help support Mark Antony’s faltering efforts.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
