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hiccup

[hik-uhp, -uhp] / ˈhɪk ʌp, -əp /
NOUN
diaphragm spasms
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Example Sentences

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The company has had a couple of hiccups in 2025, but the management team is making the right strategic decision, and the risk/reward is pretty favorable.

From Barron's

"There are many hiccups and obstacles of course still on the way. We have to find a way to respond to Belgium's worries," the Finnish official added.

From BBC

"Barring any hiccups, I'll be good to go. The body feels great."

From BBC

Over its first year and a half, Sky & Sol had no major hiccups.

From The Wall Street Journal

Patients are being warned not to clog up A&E with everyday niggles as NHS figures show thousands turned to hospitals for minor ailments such as hiccups and ingrowing toenails last winter.

From BBC