Biographer Walter Isaacson wrote that Kissinger sputtered with rage after Nixon, in his 1977 interviews with David Frost, played down Kissinger’s role.

Source: https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2023/11/30/henry-kissinger-was-a-trusted-confidant-to-president-nixon-until-the-bitter-bizarre-end-2/

But it sputtered in the years leading up to the pandemic.

Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/nation/story/2023-04-11/tupperware-in-dire-straits-seeks-financing-to-stay-afloat

But the offense sputtered in the limited time that Brown was in the game before he left with a lower leg injury.

Source: https://brobible.com/sports/article/ryan-day-son-towel/

He played a Hollywood talent agent and friend of Douglas's character, a once-promising actor who ran an acting school after his career sputtered.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/alan-arkin-obit-1.6893976?cmp=rss

Kelly’s loyalty to beleaguered defensive coordinator Jerry Azzinaro was among the primary reasons the Bruins sputtered in Kelly’s first three seasons, going 3-9, 4-8 and 3-4.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2023-11-27/ucla-retains-chip-big-ten-500-record

MHR - The offense came out firing, then sputtered.

Source: https://www.milehighreport.com/2023/10/7/23906870/ultimate-fan-broncos-offense-is-going-to-have-to-win-this-one

The controversy overshadowed the Cupertino, California-based company’s $120 million release, which sputtered in the race after a mixed critical reception.

Source: https://triblive.com/aande/movies-tv/oscars-why-streamings-big-nominee-is-an-obscure-german-wwi-epic/

The Red Raiders were lucky that the Horns sputtered in the red zone otherwise they may have had 70 put on them in Austin.

Source: https://www.burntorangenation.com/2023/11/25/23975277/texas-longhorns-defense-texas-tech-red-raiders-jaydon-blue-chat

Wall went up 7-0 with just under 10 minutes to play in the first quarter but sputtered to the end of the fame holding the same lead.

Source: https://rapidcityjournal.com/sports/high-school/football/high-school-week-0-local-game-stories-and-summaries-plus-scores-from-around-the-state/article_11f4c68c-3e14-11ee-afba-27d293af2e1a.html

While low volatility has sputtered a bit year to date, it has historically outperformed during bear markets — and right now, there are many headwinds for the global economy (higher rates, sticky inflation), and volatility is exceptionally high.

Source: https://www.etftrends.com/innovative-etfs-channel/bull-bear-go-active-low-volatility-equity-exposure/