Sentence examples for falter by from inspiring English sources

Christensen had seen dozens of companies falter by going for immediate payoffs rather than long-term growth, and he saw people do the same thing.

Those hoping -- or worrying -- that Mr. Bush's high approval scores will falter by November should know it is not likely, if history is any guide.

The million-candle torch started to falter by around the third hole, so we flicked the switch and started to trudge back.

Economic growth began to falter by the end of the 13th century, owing to a combination of over-population, land shortages and depleted soils.

I believe that even the most experienced chef can falter by trying to do too much to food that already has so much personality of its own.

And she faltered by the slimmest margin in swimming.

Some colleagues believe he has faltered by launching his campaign too late.

But now, with the economy faltering by the day, donors are sure to be skittish.

For all the debate it spawned, the federal government's colonization programs faltered by mid-1864, never to be revived.

He warned: "We have to recognise that delay is dangerous and faltering by the US risks being amplified elsewhere.

I FOUND it interesting to see that the latest attempt by the major airlines to raise fares had faltered by Monday morning, as United Airlines backed off after evidently taking a good look at softening demand.