setbacks

Example Sentences

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"However, with several details yet to be finalised, any setbacks could trigger a sharp market reaction. For now, confidence is growing that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen and energy supplies will normalise."

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Pulling it off would take years and many painful setbacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Those 19 years are a long time because as you age you may experience health setbacks and reduced mobility, among other issues.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Raducanu, who became increasingly emotional during her news conference, admitted that maintaining a positive mindset can be difficult with the number of setbacks she has endured.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

In the meantime, this fraternity of men worked diligently against all setbacks and odds to create a film respectfully representative of their brother, now gone—the man who, in their eyes, America had betrayed.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey