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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a hiccup" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a minor problem or obstacle that interrupts a process or situation.
Example: "We encountered a hiccup in our project timeline due to unexpected delays in shipping."
Alternatives: "a setback" or "a snag".
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Next came a hiccup.
But there was a hiccup.
But what if it isn't a hiccup?
Or is the rally a hiccup?
But only a hiccup, in his opinion.
"It came through without a hiccup".
Is this a hiccup or a harbinger?
"Last month was a hiccup," he said.
"It can't just be a hiccup".
"This is not a hiccup," she said.
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It was certainly a hiccup.
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