hiccup
Example Sentences
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Thursday’s vote is a huge step forward for the crypto industry’s biggest legislative priority, but even a small hiccup could derail its path to becoming law.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Blue Origin’s first commercial launch for its massive new rocket suffered a mission hiccup Sunday, a setback for Jeff Bezos’ rocket company.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
"If we do have a hiccup here and there that is also good to learn from."
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
A short war would only be seen as a temporary hiccup.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
A little hiccup escapes her mouth when she opens it to speak, but she, as always, says the right thing.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
Vocabulary lists containing hiccup
This Week in Words: Current Events Vocab for February 5–February 11, 2022
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Vocabulary from Readings 3, Unit 1
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