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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to "forgive" protesters who abused him during recent youth-led demonstrations that dealt a rare political setback to his government.

From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026

Even though neither setback can be attributed solely to the World Cup, both underline the physical demands being placed on players in an increasingly crowded football calendar.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

Still, the energy crisis comes as the latest setback for the economy, which has struggled to gain momentum in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

On Saturday, she suffered a setback when her blood values dropped again, but she’s been on the mend since.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

General Sherman’s March to the Sea, where he and his men marched across the South, burning and putting down the dead, wasn’t much more than a temporary setback for the shamblers.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

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

But Paramount made a dramatic retreat Friday after two weeks of legal setbacks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

"Things have happened for a reason, in and out of the ring: setbacks after setbacks in boxing and in life," Agyarko said.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 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

He is now eighteen and struggling to overcome all the setbacks he has had over the years.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter