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as in hesitated
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
William Lloyd Garrison never once faltered in his demand that slavery be unconditionally abolished
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as in trembled
to swing unsteadily back and forth or from side to side
the cut tree seemed to falter for a moment before crashing to the ground
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Recent Examples of faltered
Brazobán faltered, however, allowing a walk and two hits, the last of which being a two-out RBI single by Trae Turner that put the Phillies up, 2-1.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Meanwhile, the Valkyries’ offense faltered.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
Can Andy Burnham make the tough choices to succeed where others have faltered?
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Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 June 2026
When Johnson faltered, Clark had plenty of breathing room — and a quick turnaround.
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Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Still up seven games in the NL East, the Braves (46-27) are in an offensive funk over the past week, and the team’s good starting pitching has faltered some.
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Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
The relentless posting of videos the Russian authorities have tried to limit shows growing dissent, and message management that has ultimately faltered.
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Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
But as Tomorrow’s wholesale business faltered against a challenging industry backdrop, Coperni claims this cashflow dried up.
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Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
The Wisconsin fake electors case is moving forward even as others in the battleground states of Michigan and Georgia have faltered.
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CBS News,
17 June 2026
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
Meanwhile, the Valkyries’ offense faltered.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
Can Andy Burnham make the tough choices to succeed where others have faltered?
—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
25 June 2026
When Johnson faltered, Clark had plenty of breathing room — and a quick turnaround.
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Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Still up seven games in the NL East, the Braves (46-27) are in an offensive funk over the past week, and the team’s good starting pitching has faltered some.
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Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
The relentless posting of videos the Russian authorities have tried to limit shows growing dissent, and message management that has ultimately faltered.
—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
But as Tomorrow’s wholesale business faltered against a challenging industry backdrop, Coperni claims this cashflow dried up.
—
Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
The Wisconsin fake electors case is moving forward even as others in the battleground states of Michigan and Georgia have faltered.
—
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faltered
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Like Camilla, Princess Kate reportedly hesitated to take the Princess of Wales title following Queen Elizabeth’s death because of its longtime association with Diana.
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Keep in mind, Andy, Woody’s first and beloved owner, wanted to keep Woody with him, even in college, and hesitated for a moment before giving him up to Bonnie in Toy Story 3.
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Suddenly, the tent jerked and wobbled.
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Sunny Side of the Doc may have wobbled after its 36th edition.
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The way the stadium shuddered with noise.
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At least the elevator still creaked and shuddered, as in the old days, finally trembling open on the eighth floor.
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The quake, which struck during morning rush hour, also mildly shook Tokyo.
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One witness said they were forced to evacuate as the earthquake shook buildings, while another reported that cracks formed on the side of their building, according to the outlet.
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Emir Caner led the small Baptist college for 17 years until he was removed last year as a former student and staff member’s story of abuse rocked its campus in the Georgia foothills.
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In a scandal that rocked the business, Davis was fired from Columbia in May 1973, accused of defrauding the company of $94,000 in expense-account violations, including paying for his son Fred’s bar mitzvah and a renovation of his apartment.
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SpaceX wavered in early trading then closed 1% higher.
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But stark differences emerged over Ukraine, after Trump wavered in his support while Meloni kept backing Kyiv after Russia’s invasion in February 2022.
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Initial data indicates both of these earthquakes were strike-slip, Magnani said, meaning one plate lurched past the other along the boundary.
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Rodney McDonald, who was traveling with his wife and two sons, told ABC News the ordeal began when the aircraft unexpectedly lurched.
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“Faltered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faltered. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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