1
: the first growth of teeth
2
: the phenomena accompanying growth of teeth through the gums
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Nigeria is Africa’s largest oil producer and has historically held great interest for foreign investors in the sector, despite teething problems of vandalism and violence that have turned some international oil companies away in recent years.
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
With such upheaval in the front line, some teething problems are understandable.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
There have been some teething problems early on, but Slot will be keen to ensure this pattern does not become an ongoing trend.
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And while teething can be an ordeal for both babies and parents, this cute silicone teether can ease the discomfort and is only $5.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 24 Sep. 2025
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2025
With such upheaval in the front line, some teething problems are understandable.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
There have been some teething problems early on, but Slot will be keen to ensure this pattern does not become an ongoing trend.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
And while teething can be an ordeal for both babies and parents, this cute silicone teether can ease the discomfort and is only $5.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Teething.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teething. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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