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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Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
After the recession took hold and the business faltered, Valley bought the company back to reposition it as a direct-to-consumer brand and launched an e-commerce business Alvin Valley Direct.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 31 Oct. 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
Were Russia to falter in the war and start seeking an exit, countries outside Europe could be vital to the ensuing diplomacy.
—Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
After the recession took hold and the business faltered, Valley bought the company back to reposition it as a direct-to-consumer brand and launched an e-commerce business Alvin Valley Direct.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 31 Oct. 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 22 Nov. 2024.
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