teething troubles
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The event kicked off in Milton Keynes last summer but suffered teething troubles, when fans were stuck in long queues.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2025
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
All these problems may just be inevitable teething troubles.
From Economist • Mar. 23, 2016
Although his plaintive observations were quickly seized on by the media as further proof of Olympic teething troubles, they also revealed the unprecedented ease with which competitors can now express their anger, joy and disappointment.
From The Guardian • Jul. 19, 2012
At ten weeks old the milk at tea-time may be discontinued and the other meals increased accordingly, and very little further trouble need be feared, for Griffons very rarely suffer from teething troubles.
From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert
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