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

In a quarterly report, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said the global economy would suffer a large setback to growth if energy prices stay higher for longer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Namibia has rejected an application by Elon Musk-owned Starlink for a licence to provide satellite internet services in the country, dealing the company a second setback in southern Africa.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 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 are suffering a setback but we have not been beaten.

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