set back

Example Sentences

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What on earth were they thinking, knowing how many lives were taken that day and how seriously that set back our country's justice and history?

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“Greeted with grace, the residence welcomes you with gated tree lined canopy entry set back nicely from the street,” the description continues.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

But the 1979 revolution also set back Muslims worldwide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Covid set back the fight against hunger worldwide.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Then rather than using the remaining dice on the tray, he puts his hand out and takes my uncle’s set back.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez