setbacks
Example Sentences
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Zhou told her he wanted to attend, but said he had hit setbacks trying to leave China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Despite the setbacks, Modi dominates national politics, and his government has sought to get ahead of the crisis, pledging legal reforms and swift punishment for those involved in exam paper leaks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
"Still, I won't let the setbacks take away from the progress we've been making as a team. With the pace we have, I'm hopeful we can get something out of the race tomorrow."
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
SpaceX, the company, has experienced setbacks lately, as well.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
He calmly eats the crust, half swallows, and says, “Oh, do stop whining, Ed! We all have our duties here. We all suffer. We all endure our setbacks for the greater good of mankind.”
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
