setbacks
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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
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing growing discontent from some residents, a fraying relationship with the City Council and policy setbacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Those setbacks have increased interest in treatments that can act more precisely.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
Despite the company facing many of the similar setbacks felt across the industry over the past few years, such as layoffs and game cancellations, it has had a strong financial performance more recently.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Progress was halting, and typically accompanied by setbacks.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
