setbacks

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Asian stocks fell on Wednesday as markets digested the lack of progress towards Middle East peace and setbacks that rattled the boom in AI technology.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Following losses to Girona and Real Madrid in October, they immediately launched long winning streaks in the league, rather than allowing setbacks to spiral.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The testing role is a sign of the venture-capital-backed company’s growing role in major Pentagon contracts despite some setbacks in early tests.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

What’s less apparent to new retirees is how big the spending dent needs to be and how long the market setbacks need to last to really harm your long-term retirement success.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

The bouts of progress began to seem like no progress at all; the family braced for them just the same as for the setbacks.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen