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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She was second after two of the four disciplines before she had a terrible beam routine, which included a faltering start and falling off halfway.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Dodgers right-hander Edgardo Henriquez was on the mound as their third pitcher in a bullpen game, and his command was faltering, to the tune of back-to-back walks and a wild pitch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
With Moscow’s prospects faltering on the battlefield, the Kremlin is trying to nudge its closest ally off the sidelines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
France and Germany announced Monday a deal for the joint governance of arms maker KNDS, paving the way for a blockbuster share offering as they seek to reinvigorate faltering European defence cooperation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
Jesse valued friends and he was a good one, not only to Eric, but to his pals back in Idaho, whose relationships and work lives were faltering one by one.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
