hiccup

Example Sentences

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Brazil's imprisoned former president, Jair Bolsonaro, has undergone a second medical procedure in just three days to treat his persistent hiccups.

From BBC

Bolsonaro, 70, had surgery on Christmas Day, followed two days later by a procedure to treat recurring hiccups.

From Barron's

Following the successful surgery, his medical team deemed it necessary to treat his recurrent hiccups, which he had been suffering from for months.

From BBC

The cancellations were a significant hiccup during what was expected to be a record-breaking travel period.

From The Wall Street Journal

Markets bounced back by May, suggesting the “triple red” was just a panicky hiccup.

From Barron's