Sentence examples similar to accumulation of setbacks from inspiring English sources

And though the acting, if we ignore Cary Elwes's insufferable turn as a toffee-nosed lawyer, is excellent (Agnes Bruckner shines as Ibrahim's stalwart ally), the story's accumulation of contrived setbacks strains credulity.

It has suffered a string of setbacks.

These were the latest in a series of setbacks.

However, there were a number of setbacks too.

The design phase proceeded slowly, with its share of setbacks.

Ms. McCarthy said she was wiser after years of setbacks.

He never quite got over a string of setbacks.

But a series of setbacks almost derailed it.

The bargaining follows a series of setbacks for the government.

But Mr. Picard suffered a number of setbacks.

These movements have had plenty of setbacks and disappointments.