setbacks
Example Sentences
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Hezbollah, observers say, is still a significant military force despite the setbacks in the recent wars.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
There were some setbacks, of course, as Parton built up her assorted businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
He rarely suffered severe injuries but had to deal with regular setbacks for a couple of years, and often in inopportune times.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The negative response to the Alibaba fundraising coincided with setbacks for other luminaries in the AI buildout.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
Despite the inevitable setbacks, 1919 would be a year of incredible progress.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
