hiccups

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To brace for unexpected hiccups in your earnings or health, you need to plan for all scenarios rather than having a theoretical retirement date circled on your calendar.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 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

Everything works well as long as there are no hiccups.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Strikes and bad weather have caused labor-market hiccups this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Then he laughs and hiccups at the same time.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson