setbacks
Example Sentences
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He said the hope is that he has gotten through the worst of his knee problem and won’t have any more setbacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Despite what seemed like a straightforward case with ample evidence, both prosecutions faced setbacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
When there are unknowns about how an industry will metabolize certain technological changes, they want to hire someone who bounces back from mistakes and takes setbacks in stride.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Those setbacks have increased interest in treatments that can act more precisely.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
The master’s trip to London was moved up so that he could deliver news of the setbacks to the Parliament and King.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
