falter
verb (used without object)
to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way.
has faltered
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present perfectof falter (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But that strategy has faltered as sales of its Epic passes have plateaued.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Nike’s digital business has faltered, and it has tried to refashion that segment into a destination for higher-priced fare, rather than discounting.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
Profits from Optum Health are normally compelling for investors, but that has faltered.
From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026
The “Magnificent Seven” had established a reputation as clear market winners, but that narrative has faltered so far this year — with investors chasing the momentum in cyclical, small-cap and international plays.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 24, 2026
Yes! that is the only place for a man who has faltered and gone aside from the course of obedience.
From Expositions of Holy Scripture by Alexander Maclaren
