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setback

[set-bak] / ˈsɛtˌbæk /


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AST SpaceMobile slumps following a setback in its plan to launch space-based broadband connectivity.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

AST SpaceMobile shares were falling on Monday morning after a satellite launched by Blue Origin was seen as a failure, which could be a setback for the company’s plans to offer satellite-internet services.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

The February memo from Makary’s office was a setback for Glas, which has been seeking authorization for its vaping device and accompanying flavors for nearly five years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

This latest setback has seen Newcastle slip to 14th place and resulted in Howe's future coming under increased scrutiny.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

They’re minor, uncredited parts, which felt like a setback after having spoken lines in my first film.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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