Sentence examples for * setback from inspiring English sources

"setback" is a correct and usable word in written English
It can be used to refer to a hindrance or an obstacle that delays or prevents a desired outcome, such as a project, plan, or goal. For example, "The team experienced a major setback when their star player was injured."

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It's not a setback.

This setback was surprising.

He had a setback.

It's a short setback.

But it just seems like setback after setback after setback".

"But it's disappointing, a setback".

"It's just a little setback.

It was a discouraging setback.

It was a terrible setback.

Angelica had a costlier setback.

Yesterday's shooting was a setback.

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