setbacks

Example Sentences

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Soriano’s competitive mentality has kept him coming back to baseball despite his injury setbacks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Ship owners are testing the waters in an environment of “constant change,” and just one incident away from potential setbacks, he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

But Macron also suffered from a "credibility problem" linked to "his political weakness" and budgetary setbacks in France, the diplomat added.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Pulling it off would take years and many painful setbacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

The bouts of progress began to seem like no progress at all; the family braced for them just the same as for the setbacks.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen