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
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
All these problems may just be inevitable teething troubles.
From Economist ● Mar. 23, 2016
"The service was rolled out nationally less than two weeks ago and has been operating well, although there have, inevitably, been some teething troubles," she said.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2012
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 Anthony Trollope
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