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hiccup

[hik-uhp, -uhp] / ˈhɪk ʌp, -əp /
NOUN
diaphragm spasms
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In the case of AST, the launch hiccup delays the realization of its billion-dollar sales backlog.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Blue Origin’s first commercial launch for its massive new rocket suffered a mission hiccup Sunday, a setback for Jeff Bezos’ rocket company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

I laugh, and it sounds like a hiccup.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli




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