faltered; faltering
ˈfȯl-t(ə-)riŋ 
1
2
: to speak brokenly or weakly : stammer
her voice faltered
3
a
: to hesitate in purpose or action : waver
he never faltered in his determination
b
: to lose drive or effectiveness
the business was faltering
: to utter hesitatingly or brokenly
faltered an excuse
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Verb
The business was faltering due to poor management.
Their initial optimism has faltered.
signs that the economy is faltering
Her steps began to falter.
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Gary Weinstein, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Prospects of a near-term rebound in the $28-trillion U.S. government bond market are faltering, as Donald Trump’s return to the White House is expected to usher in fiscally expansive policies that could temper the extent of the Federal Reserve's future rate cuts.
—Davide Barbuscia and Lewis Krauskopf, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
If one type of flower falters, others thrive, ensuring that the garden is never barren.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Despite these challenges, the performance must not falter.
—Gary Weinstein, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Prospects of a near-term rebound in the $28-trillion U.S. government bond market are faltering, as Donald Trump’s return to the White House is expected to usher in fiscally expansive policies that could temper the extent of the Federal Reserve's future rate cuts.
—Davide Barbuscia and Lewis Krauskopf, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
Read more Auto giants are getting nervous about the prospect of mega fines as EV demand falters
Car giants are being forced to confront some hard truths over the EV transition
Stellantis is struggling.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024
If one type of flower falters, others thrive, ensuring that the garden is never barren.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Falter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/falter. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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