growing pains

Example Sentences

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Which isn’t to say the Grand Prix came without growing pains.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

So you can imagine there will be growing pains.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The question is whether these cracks signal a deeper problem — like the seeds of a widespread financial crisis — or if this is simply a period of growing pains in a maturing asset class.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

She then started complaining of pain in her leg, which Emma put down to growing pains, so she gave her a bath.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Ruth said, “Be quiet, you two. It’s just growing pains, Lena.”

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison