technical difficulties

plural noun

: technical problems : problems with equipment

This television station is currently experiencing technical difficulties.

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Underwood, 41, was forced to perform sans music due to unexpected technical difficulties in the U.S. Capitol on Monday, January 20. —

John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 The record announcement came amid a flurry of headlines following the inauguration performance, which was plagued with technical difficulties and seemingly prompted the letter from Trace, which was shared publicly on Instagram. —

Rachel Desantis, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025 Billy Ray gave a rocky performance at the Liberty Ball, struggling through technical difficulties and singing acapella while pacing about the stage. —

Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025 Like fellow performer Carrie Underwood, Cyrus was met with technical difficulties, and viewers expressed concern over his hoarse voice and at times awkward on-stage behavior. —

Jessica Wang, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for technical difficulties

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