setback

Example Sentences

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It seems to be borne out by the fact that since the 12-day war with Israel in June, as well as major setbacks for Iran's proxy forces across the region, there's been another big surge.

From BBC

The latest setback comes less than two weeks after he was sidelined because of a “mild” strain in the same calf that kept him out for three games.

From Los Angeles Times

It lost control of large parts of the country in a series of major setbacks, but clawed back territory this year following relentless airstrikes enabled by support from China and Russia.

From BBC

Hearts' bid for a first Scottish Premiership title since 1960 suffered a major setback despite a late rally in a 3-2 defeat to Edinburgh rivals Hibernian on Saturday.

From Barron's

The lawsuit is a setback for the Sable, which had been expected to benefit from California taking a more lenient stance toward oil and gas this year.

From Barron's