setback

Example Sentences

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For the ballroom to suffer a setback in federal court, then, is for the whole world to be in sudden danger.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Decision is a setback for the president’s $400 million project, which was challenged by preservationists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

As you would expect after such a crushing setback, Bellamy was flat after the game.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

But in an unexpected setback, the group's agency said Friday member RM injured his ankle and would have limited onstage participation.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

We had suffered a setback but we had not been beaten.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez