Example Sentences

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Oil prices extended gains Wednesday as Middle East peace talks stuttered, though stocks mostly rose on the back of continued demand for all things linked to artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Having scorched the field to take a record six-shot lead after 36 holes, he stuttered to a one-over 73 on Saturday.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Markets stuttered Friday as traders took their foot off the pedal at the end of a healthy week in Asia, where tech firms rallied on a reassessment of AI investments.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Jacks took the game by the scruff of the neck after England stuttered to 105-5 in the 13th over.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

The air conditioner whirred and clicked as my brain stuttered.

From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer