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Some past attempts to innovate, from selling bottled drinks to what Coke called a “Freestyle” soda dispenser that let customers create their own mixes, have sputtered.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
Trade Desk’s momentum has also sputtered because its relationships with ad firms began to sour.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The only way that would change is if the economy sputtered and layoffs begin to surge, analysts say.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Throughout the year, several high-profile OpenAI commitments have sputtered, thanks to the company’s newfound frugality as well as an increasing sense of dissatisfaction from its business pals.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
The light in his chest burst into a flame with joy, then it sputtered.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
