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
Some of the early shortcomings could be put down to teething troubles.
From Economist • Dec. 20, 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
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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