falter
verb (used without object)
to hesitate or waver in action, purpose, intent, etc.; give way.
was faltering
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past progressiveof falter.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Fed governor Christopher Waller worried the job market was faltering when he led the case for last year’s reductions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Notably, a doji candle in September provided an early warning signal that upside momentum was faltering.
From Barron's ● Jan. 5, 2026
The King of Crypto's empire was faltering but while others panicked, Kavuri remained calm.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2023
As it became clear that California was faltering on its legal obligation to restore the lake, tensions began to rise among the parties of the QSA.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2023
American education was faltering and Texas was no shining exception.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
