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hiccup

[hik-uhp, -uhp] / ˈhɪk ʌp, -əp /
NOUN
diaphragm spasms
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“I suspect that these companies will have a very long, profitable future as public companies, but there might be a little hiccup in the shares after they’re included in the indexes.”

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

"If we do have a hiccup here and there that is also good to learn from."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

After the hiccup, Riley said the team responded well and it was back to business.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

A short war would only be seen as a temporary hiccup.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

It’s that hiccup you get in your chest.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli




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