falters
- present tense form of falter (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Even when “Stop! That! Train!” falters and the steel of the train tracks starts to shake things too severely, the film is put back on its course by its sheer joy.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
“Brigadoon” manages to transcend time, but this take on “Flower Drum Song” falters between eras.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
When confidence falters, that mismatch can turn manageable losses into systemic crises.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026
As leadership falters and fewer sectors provide support, the selling becomes more indiscriminate.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026
While the dialogue occasionally falters, you have to admire daytime dramas for their remarkable attention to plot.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
