faltering
- present participle of falter.
Example Sentences
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As a politician, Donaldson had a reputation as someone who could rise to the big occasions, rarely faltering under pressure.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
If the stock isn’t faltering, the stabilization agent can buy the additional shares they need to deliver to investors directly from the company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
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
Was he listening to the air whooshing in and out of her nose, she wondered, waiting for a subtle faltering, a revealing irregularity, that would betray her thoughts?
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
