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also hiccoughs
as in discontinuities
a break in continuity
the business has grown steadily for 14 years, with only a few minor hiccups
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Recent Examples of hiccups
Users should expect some hiccups.
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Bianca Vázquez Toness, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
While that process had its share of hiccups, Jesso’s profile continued to rise, with critics eager to hype up someone working in the tradition of ’70s singer-songwriters like Harry Nilsson and Randy Newman.
—Chris Stanton, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
That adds anywhere between one and two extra weeks of extra travel time for cargo on vessels, particularly causing some hiccups in Asia-to-Europe trade.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2025
Domestic drug manufacturers and distributors might've stockpiled drug ingredients in anticipation of supply hiccups.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
Mercury retrograde in your fourth house of home and family could trigger miscommunications and hiccups with family members.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
For one thing, judges have to factor in those little bumps and hiccups that occur in a figure skating presentation.
—John Werner, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Replacing fan favorite Katy Perry, Underwood appears to have slipped into the pump-up pal seat with no hiccups.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
Ars Video Although the program has not been without some hiccups—there have been delays, dropouts, and mission failures—the seeds of a program planted seven years ago are now starting to bear some fruit.
—Ars Technica, 5 Mar. 2025
Bianca Vázquez Toness, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
While that process had its share of hiccups, Jesso’s profile continued to rise, with critics eager to hype up someone working in the tradition of ’70s singer-songwriters like Harry Nilsson and Randy Newman.
—Chris Stanton, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
That adds anywhere between one and two extra weeks of extra travel time for cargo on vessels, particularly causing some hiccups in Asia-to-Europe trade.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2025
Domestic drug manufacturers and distributors might've stockpiled drug ingredients in anticipation of supply hiccups.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
Mercury retrograde in your fourth house of home and family could trigger miscommunications and hiccups with family members.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
For one thing, judges have to factor in those little bumps and hiccups that occur in a figure skating presentation.
—John Werner, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Replacing fan favorite Katy Perry, Underwood appears to have slipped into the pump-up pal seat with no hiccups.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
Ars Video Although the program has not been without some hiccups—there have been delays, dropouts, and mission failures—the seeds of a program planted seven years ago are now starting to bear some fruit.
—Ars Technica, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Hiccups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hiccups. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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