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are stuttering

  • present progressive
    of stutter.
    stutter
    verb (used with or without object)
    to speak in such a way that the rhythm is interrupted by repetitions, blocks or spasms, or prolongations of sounds or syllables, sometimes accompanied by contortions of the face and body.

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Though there are stuttering starts, and stuttering starts.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 29, 2015

While West Brom are enjoying their best start to a season since 1953 Sunderland are stuttering.

From The Guardian ● Nov. 24, 2012

First, the Greek and European economies are stuttering.

From Reuters ● May 12, 2010