faltered

"My commitment to finishing my school project is strong; I plan to stay late at the library to complete it. "

"The student's hesitation before answering the question was noticeable. "

"Let me tell you how it happened."

"My uncle ran in the city marathon last weekend. "

"Even animals in the Jewish system cause impurity only when they are dead."

"The farmers harvested the corn in the fall. "

"The strong gust of wind unsteadying him as he walked across the bridge. "

"Her lip started to tremble as she burst into tears"

"My concentration was high during the important math test. "

"I have been watching that show with regularity."

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "