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is stuttering

  • present progressive
    of stutter (3rd person singular).
    stutter
    verb (used with or without object)
    to speak in such a way that the rhythm is interrupted by repetitions, blocks or spasms, or prolongations of sounds or syllables, sometimes accompanied by contortions of the face and body.

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Nor is China affecting sentiment today, even after trade numbers missed estimates and showed how badly the reopened economy is stuttering.

From Reuters ● Jul. 13, 2023

The global economy is stuttering, and some of the world’s biggest names are already laying off thousands of employees.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 29, 2022

They can help you figure out why your current PC is stuttering during your favorite game.

From The Verge ● Jun. 28, 2022

They are also emblematic of the complicated experience that is stuttering.

From Scientific American ● Aug. 9, 2021

A series of other economic indicators, such as retail sales and orders for durable goods, have also come in weak recently, indicating that the economy is stuttering.

From The New Yorker ● Apr. 3, 2015