falter
verb (used without object)
to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way.
has been faltering
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present perfect progressiveof falter (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Demand for the company's trainers has been faltering in international markets like China and the company's stock price had slumped.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2024
“The industry in California especially has been faltering in the last couple of years and this offers them a future,” Manzuri said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2024
Ms. McDowell said that since her sister’s death, her own health has been faltering.
From New York Times ● Nov. 15, 2021
Sevilla has been faltering in the Spanish league recently, with no win in three straight matches.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2019
Ford’s business in China has been faltering since last year.
From Reuters ● Aug. 8, 2018
