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
There are plenty of ministers and staffers who will of course say loyally that No 10 is now firmly in control after understandable teething troubles, who are also somewhat fed up with the noises off.
From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025
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
Forty years ago the industry was an infant struggling with its teething troubles, still liable to premature death.
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