setbacks
Example Sentences
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Tilbury recommends trying not to think of setbacks as mistakes, but as opportunities to rethink and improve.
From BBC β Sep. 9, 2026
Like so many renovations, this one came with plenty of surprises and setbacks.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 9, 2026
There were some setbacks, of course, as Parton built up her assorted businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 29, 2026
Mulcahy has found that travel first produces a burst of happiness, which then goes on to build “psychological resilience”—the ability to handle stress, adapt to challenges and recover from setbacks.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 26, 2026
Despite setbacks, the women’s movement was gaining momentum.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
