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
Two weeks into the UK's new trading relationship with the EU, there appear to be teething troubles.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2021
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
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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