hiccup

Example Sentences

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His only other hiccup came in the third inning, when he hit Jason Matthews with a stray breaking ball on a full count.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

What happened at Blue Owl wasn’t an isolated hiccup.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

During his 1981 to 1989 presidency, the S&P 500 had a rough start, plus a nasty hiccup in 1987, but went on to double in value.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

This is a defensive investment; if the market has a hiccup this year, it is in a strong place.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

Audrey giggled, but it sounded forced and more like a hiccup.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson