teething troubles
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Early ransomware attempts were not without teething troubles.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Supporters of the Saudi crown prince's ambitious project for opening the kingdom up to the world say these are teething troubles, inevitable when such a traditional culture is undergoing such huge changes.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2022
The new-look Star Wars’ teething troubles, especially on the spinoffs, also attest to the difficulties of reconciling brand consistency with directorial inclinations.
From The Guardian • Dec. 15, 2017
Some of the early shortcomings could be put down to teething troubles.
From Economist • Dec. 20, 2016
Johnny Bold, by the help either of Mr. Rerechild or else by that of his coral and carrot-juice, got through his teething troubles.
From Barchester Towers by Trollope, Anthony
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