But the economy faltered, and the business never took off.

However, the economy faltered in the 1980's when oil prices fell throughout the world.

It does not mean we intend to sit on our hands while the global economy falters.

But the event was hushed up as the economy faltered.

So when stock prices fall across the board, the economy falters, too.

That had been pretty stagnant since 1970, actually going down for four years before 1979 as the economy faltered.

Also, if the national economy falters, so will the city's tax revenues.

Although that remains a concern when the economy falters, it has not happened yet.

That is especially true when, as now, the economies of other countries are faltering.

But he lost his job when the economy faltered this spring.