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hiccup

Sharp noise caused by a sudden spasm of the diaphragm with closing of the windpipe, commonly caused by digestive disorder. On rare occasions, hiccups may become continuous, when they are very debilitating; treatment with a muscle-relaxant drug may be effective.



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JetBlue Airways said that after some initial hiccups, the carrier's Embraer 190s are performing well and delivering better-than-expected fuel burn, adding that Airbus needs to step up its winglet development program to deliver similar efficiencies to the A320 fleet.
Given Honda's performance record over the last two years, hiccups should not be a concern.
 
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