setbacks

Example Sentences

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Despite choosing Boeing in 2017 to modify two 747s, the project has faced numerous setbacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Still none of those have proven to be meaningful setbacks for tech, and the latest round appears to be much the same.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Soriano’s competitive mentality has kept him coming back to baseball despite his injury setbacks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

It's an effort that has been years in the making, but which has also faced several setbacks and delays.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

There had been one or two minor setbacks, but Cluny and his squad had finally made it up into the elm tree.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques