setbacks

Example Sentences

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Soon after completion of the work, the coating began to peel off and algae turned the pool's water a mucky green -- setbacks the president has blamed on vandals, without providing evidence.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

Despite choosing Boeing in 2017 to modify two 747s, the project has faced numerous setbacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

It's an effort that has been years in the making, but which has also faced several setbacks and delays.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

The entry of America into the European war, with its stupendous resources, made an Allied victory seem almost inevitable by mid-1943, notwithstanding earlier tactical setbacks in North Africa and the Balkans.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik