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These exhibits and others that present some highlights of America's faltering progress toward a perfect union go on show for two months in Washington next Tuesday ahead of the semiquincentennial.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Raman’s strong showing in Thursday’s poll shows she is very much in the race despite assertions by Bass’ campaign and Pratt’s campaign that she is faltering after a lackluster debate performance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

In Europe, provisional inflation figures for May from individual eurozone countries and European Central Bank accounts will be watched after a string of recent data suggested that economic activity is faltering.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

He expressed disappointment after the win at not adding to his two-goal tally having had one goal chalked off for offside but his constant desire to get into goalscoring positions left the Reds faltering.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

American education was faltering and Texas was no shining exception.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger