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hiccups

NOUN
diaphragm spasms
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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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