set back

Example Sentences

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That incident could have significantly set back the relationship between the government and SpaceX, according to Loverro, who is now president of Loverro Consulting.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The launch, originally planned for 2025, was set back by delivery delays from Boeing, which has suffered a series of manufacturing and safety problems in recent years.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

What on earth were they thinking, knowing how many lives were taken that day and how seriously that set back our country's justice and history?

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“Greeted with grace, the residence welcomes you with gated tree lined canopy entry set back nicely from the street,” the description continues.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

But a few guests could set back the feeding plans for the week if you did not build up what you destroyed.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck