setback
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The development marks the latest setback for the technology landscape given Nvidia’s central role in the artificial-intelligence trade.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 8, 2026
Russia’s setback at Lyman made Dobropillia even more important for Moscow, Gady said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026
It was a setback for the 28-year-old, who was tipped to earn a place in Tuchel's latest squad but was ultimately left out, with Borussia Dortmund teenager Jobe Bellingham selected instead.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
Barring a setback, Rams edge rusher Myles Garrett will return Sunday against the Washington Commanders, coach Sean McVay said Friday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
Kronos had suffered a setback, at least for a while.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
The disappointing results add to a series of setbacks the company has faced in recent months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
These setbacks were an important part of learning whether the technology could function outside a controlled laboratory.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026
Barring any setbacks, Myles Garrett is expected to play for the Rams against the Washington Commanders after missing seven games because of a knee injury.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
The automaker faced a lengthy series of setbacks including a number of high-profile recalls, including most recently in April for all 173 of its rear-wheel-drive Cybertrucks over fears that the wheels could fall off.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
He’d convinced himself that if I was on the crew, there’d be fewer accidents, fewer setbacks.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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Vocabulary from Hillary Clinton's Concession Speech, November 9, 2016
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