Example Sentences

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"Tonight, heaven gained a very special angel," said the musician and teacher, adding that Slenczynska's health had faltered after a series of falls.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

But almost exactly 24 hours earlier, Malinin had faltered through his short program, and his wobbly performance opened the door for a Japanese upset.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

The Doncic-Irving pairing had faltered in the two months after the blockbuster trade that brought Irving from Brooklyn in 2023.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

But the pace of releases had faltered before the truce ended, with only eight Israelis freed Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2023

To his shame, he had faltered during the last leg of their day-long climb up to the Eyrie, his stunted legs unable to take him any higher.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin