- plural of setback.
setbacks
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European organisers, including those in France and, more recently, the Netherlands, have encountered similar setbacks.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Coach Sean McVay has said that, barring setbacks, he expected Donald would play against the Bills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
His Pakatan Harapan coalition has suffered setbacks in recent state elections in the runup to regional and national polls, which must be held by February 2028.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
America has had to endure financial crises, stock-market crashes and military setbacks, just like any other country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Though he makes more than he ever dreamed of in Mexico, his life is anything but middle class and setbacks are routine.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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