- plural of hiccup.
hiccups
Example Sentences
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SpaceX will aspire the next time around to execute a launch, ascent, stage separation, boostback burn and landing burn of the booster offshore without hiccups.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
Any hiccups in the pace of the buildout could significantly affect memory pricing, he noted.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
Such a vaunted valuation—which could easily top $1 trillion once Anthropic gets its own pending IPO out the door—means the company can’t afford hiccups that stunt its growth potential.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
In recent years his industry has encountered serious hiccups - affecting both of the world's most important coffee beans.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
The boy’s sobs softened to pitiful hiccups, then spiked again to shrieks as Leafie felt his arm.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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