Sentence examples for a few setbacks from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a few setbacks" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe minor difficulties or obstacles encountered in a process or project.
Example: "Despite a few setbacks during the project, we were able to meet our deadline."
Alternatives: "some challenges" or "a couple of obstacles".

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There have been only a few setbacks.

He has, however, suffered a few setbacks along the way.

IN a year full of comebacks (and a few setbacks), memorable anecdotes were plentiful.

Despite a few setbacks, the group, based in Peekskill, has been thriving since.

Ms Sturgeon and her party remain sufficiently popular to withstand a few setbacks.

He had a few setbacks with it, and a team doctor discovered a small hernia.

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Above that his building is not much to look at, just window punch-outs and a few setback floors with some detailing.

That first volume was not well-received (though Famous for the Creatures followed two years later), one of the few setbacks in a smoothly managed literary career.

There have been a few other setbacks since the shower's completion.

"A few injury setbacks in relation to what he and the family have endured — he can put that into perspective".

He had suffered a few health setbacks but also seemed, quite rightly, to be enjoying life on his own terms, as a husband and father to a young child.

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