Sentence examples similar to an acknowledged setback from inspiring English sources

Mrs Merkel, who has made it clear she opposes sending lethal arms, acknowledged setbacks in efforts to reach a diplomatic solution with Russia over Ukraine, but said that they would continue.

US politicians have also acknowledged setbacks but note that progress in a country still largely ruled by generals will take a long time to achieve.

The Marines have acknowledged setbacks in the aircraft's development.

That comes after even Bush acknowledged setbacks and mistakes and after he and new Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates have said they United States is not winning at this point.

Johns acknowledged setbacks in the case but defended the results.

While acknowledging setbacks, administration officials point to positive signs, including Mr. Karzai's recent peace conference intended to lure Taliban figures out of the war and his trip to the volatile south last weekend.

But he also acknowledged the setback, saying, "We must now focus on the restoration and recovery of our accreditation status".

Last December, FedEx acknowledged another setback: the I.R.S. assessed it $319 million in taxes and penalties for 2002 for misclassifying employees as independent contractors.

From three fund-raisers on Wednesday and Thursday morning in San Francisco to three more later Thursday here among the Hollywood set, Mr. Obama made the case for his achievements, acknowledged the setbacks, faced a few hecklers and raked in millions of dollars for the Democratic Party.

During a televised debate on healthcare on Monday night, Cassidy and Graham acknowledged the setbacks but vowed to push forward with their bill.

But he also acknowledged some setbacks.