setbacks
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
While working back from that injury, he had setbacks with an impingement in his left shoulder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Those setbacks have increased interest in treatments that can act more precisely.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
The German navy's troubled F-126 programme was previously handled by Dutch shipbuilder Damen, but had faced years of delays, setbacks and cost overruns.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Mali's military junta has suffered several battlefield setbacks in recent weeks.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
The little Balkan nation of Bulgaria, watching the Italian and Russian setbacks, threw in its lot with the Central Powers.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
