was faltering
- past progressive of falter.
Example Sentences
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Dodgers right-hander Edgardo Henriquez was on the mound as their third pitcher in a bullpen game, and his command was faltering, to the tune of back-to-back walks and a wild pitch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Notably, a doji candle in September provided an early warning signal that upside momentum was faltering.
From Barron's ● Jan. 5, 2026
At one point, she describes discussing with Kennedy which candidate to endorse when his presidential campaign was faltering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
The King of Crypto's empire was faltering but while others panicked, Kavuri remained calm.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2023
When Lopsang saw that Hansen was faltering, he held up his own descent long enough to make sure Doug and Rob made it safely across a dangerously corniced area just below the top.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
