setbacks

Example Sentences

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“Investors have been remarkably willing to look through the setbacks and assume negotiations would resume,” but at some stage they may stop doing that, Green said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Local standards for building height, setbacks and lot coverage would still apply, the governor’s office said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

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

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