setback
Example Sentences
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Shortly after the incident, Bezos posted on social media his intention to rebuild, suggesting that even in setback, the work carried special meaning, writing: “It’s worth it.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The explosion is the latest setback to the Amazon boss's position in the frenzied race between private companies pushing for space exploration.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
An increase in mistakes is a setback to that progress, but it would argue the overall trend is positive.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Delta Air Lines’ domestic-flight cancellation rate has been higher than the industry average this year, a setback for an airline that nearly always tops rankings for reliability.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
“You need to refocus on your mission. There are many more things to be done. Ways to be useful. Do not let this one setback stop you from completing other duties.”
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
Vocabulary lists containing setback
Vocabulary from Hillary Clinton's Concession Speech, November 9, 2016
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