setbacks

Example Sentences

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They have suffered setbacks with injuries that meant team reshuffles became necessary - yet the team rarely fractured.

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

Unfortunately, interruptions in the scientific process cause cascading setbacks.

From Barron's • 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

You’re supposed to plan for setbacks, she always tells people, not react to them.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina