setbacks
Example Sentences
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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
They manage stress more effectively, cope better with setbacks like rejection or loss and are better colleagues and managers in the workplace.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
But Paramount made a dramatic retreat Friday after two weeks of legal setbacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Ortberg last year unveiled a nearly $5 billion charge to cover delays and other setbacks in the 777X program.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The bouts of progress began to seem like no progress at all; the family braced for them just the same as for the setbacks.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
