hiccups

Example Sentences

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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

In recent years his industry has encountered serious hiccups - affecting both of the world's most important coffee beans.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Even if AI data-center growth meets or exceeds expectations, its build-out will inevitably have hiccups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Instead, he expects hiccups along the way, elevated oil prices and U.S. inflation to stay higher for longer.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

“Pooperman! Pooperman! Nutty up, nutty down,” she hiccups, wrapping her arms around my neck.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko