1
: the first growth of teeth
2
: the phenomena accompanying growth of teeth through the gums
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Hernandez’s displays, meanwhile, showed fleeting signs of recovery, yet this has been his worst season since the teething problems of his first campaign in Italy.
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James Horncastle, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Carlo Ancelotti, Real’s head coach, recently acknowledged that Mbappé’s teething issues are just part of a collective problem the team is suffering.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Also, remember that teething puppies and our bunny friends love to nibble on electrical cords and wires, so keep those hazards secured.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
Introduce numbers while relieving teething pain with The Very Hungry Caterpillar Let’s Count Soft Book, or jam out to lots of fun music with the Fisher-Price DJ Bouncin’ Beats.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 16 July 2024
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James Horncastle, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Carlo Ancelotti, Real’s head coach, recently acknowledged that Mbappé’s teething issues are just part of a collective problem the team is suffering.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Also, remember that teething puppies and our bunny friends love to nibble on electrical cords and wires, so keep those hazards secured.
—Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
Introduce numbers while relieving teething pain with The Very Hungry Caterpillar Let’s Count Soft Book, or jam out to lots of fun music with the Fisher-Price DJ Bouncin’ Beats.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 16 July 2024
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“Teething.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teething. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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