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teething

[ tee-thing ]

noun

, Dentistry.
  1. eruption of the deciduous teeth, especially the phenomena associated with their eruption.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of teething1

First recorded in 1725–35; teethe + -ing 1
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Example Sentences

But brands have invented a whole new, lucrative category of toddler foods, from pouches and teething crackers to bars and puffs, Fleming-Milici said.

However, unsurprisingly for something that has been rolled out so quickly, there have been teething problems.

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The "Bee Network", where all-night services have been trialled, has been described as a success, despite facing some teething problems with delays.

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Landmark Pinnacle has also had lifts out of action, and one isn’t working today - but Guy puts that down to teething problems.

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"A lot of his tactics will be playing through the lines, playing through the six, which is why there could be teething problems."

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