Example Sentences

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The German DAX fell 1.25% as industrials faltered, with Siemens and Rheinmetall down 2.2% and 1.9%, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

But in recent years, that playbook seems to have faltered, leaving many of Hollywood’s most famous faces in an uphill struggle to shift their opulent homes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng declined 1.1% as mining and energy companies faltered.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

This model has faltered since Bitcoin prices fell from an all-time high of more than $126,000 last October.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Harry watched with terror and elation as Molly Weasley’s wand slashed and twirled, and Bellatrix Lestrange’s smile faltered and became a snarl.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling