Sentence examples for a harsh setback from inspiring English sources

But those efforts were dealt a harsh setback on October 14th, when a football match in Belgrade between Serbia and Albania degenerated into a bizarre riot.The event, a qualifier for the 2016 European championship tournament, was always going to be tense.

For conservatives to reject a Mormon because he is a Mormon would be an especially harsh setback for a faith that has accomplished such extraordinary public success in overcoming a history of painful discrimination.

On the other side, all nine Democrats voted no, with many warning that putting him on the bench would result in harsh setbacks for civil rights, the environment and safety in the workplace because he was committed to a conservative legal agenda.

That is a harsh judgment.

Was Haig a harsh man?

A harsh wind was blowing.

This is a harsh environment.

What a harsh lesson.

Enamel is a harsh mistress.

"Football's a harsh game.

It has a harsh feel.