growing pains

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The Santa Monica clash could be a sign of possible growing pains for the company as it continues to expand operations into other major cities across the state.

From Los Angeles Times

There were growing pains last season for WSU’s first-year safeties, who sometimes struggled to defend against deep passes.

From Seattle Times

The churn of staff can give banks a network among their biggest clients, but it highlights some of the growing pains Saudi Arabia faces as it intensifies its efforts to diversify its economy.

From Seattle Times

Mitchell’s explosive scoring ability was supposed to help paper over Cleveland’s growing pains and weak second unit.

From Washington Post

“When you’re remote, you’re out of sight, out of mind,” Ms. Gonzalez said of the experience, adding that while she has largely felt positive about her flexible work arrangements, “there are growing pains.”

From New York Times