setback

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For the ballroom to suffer a setback in federal court, then, is for the whole world to be in sudden danger.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The research body lifted its inflation forecast for the U.S. to 4.2% from 3%, and said the global economy would suffer a large setback if energy prices stay high for a lengthy period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Namibia has rejected an application by Elon Musk-owned Starlink for a licence to provide satellite internet services in the country, dealing the company a second setback in southern Africa.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Namibia said Monday it had rejected a request for billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink to operate its satellite internet services in the country, dealing the company a second setback in southern Africa.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

His answer to every problem, every setback, was “I will work harder!”—which he had adopted as his personal motto.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell