setbacks

Example Sentences

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But on July 1, after years of highs, lows and financial setbacks, Connie & Ted’s will close.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

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

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Alberts, an award-winning chemist, worries that the administration will not properly fund scientific endeavors, leading to economic setbacks with fewer advancements made.

From Salon • May 7, 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

In this casual exchange with Jackie, she was on the cusp of taking on a case that would test her willingness to push through obstacles, setbacks, authority figures.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel