is sputtering
- present progressive of sputter (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Still, the oil market is sputtering, and prices are high, but not stratospheric — yet, said Michael Lynch, president of Strategic Energy & Economic Research, an energy-market consulting firm.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
Boston’s biotech sector, long a vital economic engine for one of America’s wealthiest metro areas, is sputtering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
“Certainly when our offense is sputtering in any way, it’s a good defensive weapon for us, but also kick-starts our offense. We know that’s something that’s in our arsenal.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2025
And he had few answers on what’s required to turn around a team whose offense is sputtering and defense held up for the most part despite missing five starters to injury.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2023
The pan is sputtering loudly and has showered the wall behind the stove with oil.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
