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
This may account for the statement in another journal that "the new Administration is going through teething troubles."
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, February 21, 1917 by Various
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