hiccups

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There have already been hiccups in the buildout, and more may be on the horizon.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

When shooting began in March, the production encountered a number of hiccups, including that it needed nearly double the parking space it had received a permit for, which was not part of the original approvals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Like any marathon runner, she encountered some hiccups along the course.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Every couple of days he’ll startle the directress with some unanswerable query: “Why do we get hiccups, Frau Elena?”

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr