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waver

[way-ver] / ˈweɪ vər /


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Del Toro wouldn’t waver on making “Pan’s Labyrinth” in Spanish.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Starmer has said the UK's support "will not waver" when the new prime minister takes charge.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

Despite fears voiced by some over transporting the ancient artwork, Ricketts did not waver.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

“I do waver back and forth between, ‘you’re out, you’re 49.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

He wasn’t sure if it was the plea itself or perhaps the way he said it, but slowly Ekon watched something in Kamau’s expression waver.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

Walmart stock wavers as fourth-quarter earnings beat expectations but full-year guidance is softer than anticipated.

From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026

My car never tires, panics or wavers; it doesn’t jolt at brake lights or grumble at traffic jams.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025

“Investors continue to show low conviction around equities, which I view as a contrarian positive. If conviction wavers easily, then this is a sign that sentiment is not ebullient, ” Lee says.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 17, 2025

But over the course of the novel, the narrator’s certainty wavers, and they begin to recognize that, fundamentally, they are angry about all the same things their dad is.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2025

The envelope wavers, mocking its own danger, as if to say It’s only paper.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

Nvidia stock has wavered since breaking through to a record high earlier this week.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

On Sunday, Maye told reporters that his confidence hasn’t wavered despite the rough start to the season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

The adrenaline-fueled exuberance of Rose's side in the first half appeared to catch up with them in the second, but their desire to compete never wavered.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

But he had distinguished himself for bravery, and his devotion to the cause never wavered.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

James wavered between saying something rude and being flattered.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

Kardashian matriarch and “momager” extraordinaire Kris Jenner has once again removed her iconic Hidden Hills, Calif., mansion from the market—after wavering over the sale.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

Luke Tryl, who heads the More in Common research non-profit, told AFP Farage's core supporters "seem largely undeterred" but that newer Reform converts "might now be wavering".

From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026

And in this strict social classification - known as songbun – the jjaepo belong to the "wavering class", somewhere between the core and hostile classes.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026

Shares of Cerebras fell in their second trading day, but have remained higher than the initial offering price, despite wavering analyst confidence that the startup has a place in the AI ecosystem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026

“Boo,” I say, my voice wavering as she wraps her arms around me.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko


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