set back
Example Sentences
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Though some actors might have been set back by the moment, for Wilde it helped seal her desire to star in an Araki movie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
That incident could have significantly set back the relationship between the government and SpaceX, according to Loverro, who is now president of Loverro Consulting.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
The launch, originally planned for 2025, was set back by delivery delays from Boeing, which has suffered a series of manufacturing and safety problems in recent years.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
Jones has endured a tough year after suffering a head injury in the gym, while former US Open champion Emma Raducanu has been set back by a viral infection.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
It was hard to avoid going past, since it was off the only road going north of the village, but it was set back too far from the road for the fools to see.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
