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hiccup

[hik-uhp, -uhp] / ˈhɪk ʌp, -əp /
NOUN
diaphragm spasms
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What happened at Blue Owl wasn’t an isolated hiccup.

From MarketWatch

Vowles talks a good game, but after steady progress since he joined, albeit not without hiccups, this is his first major test.

From BBC

It is the latest blow to Weiss’ stewardship of the news division, which has seen a number of hiccups since she was appointed late last year.

From Los Angeles Times

To avoid a hiccup like the one you just experienced in the future, there are some red flags to watch for.

From MarketWatch

Any hiccup in that flywheel—like a report about reluctant lenders—can send the stock plunging.

From Barron's