Sentence examples for are a setback from inspiring English sources

The accusations against HealthSouth and Mr. Scrushy are a setback, both real and psychological, for Birmingham, Ms. Matlock said.

Successive fourth-place finishes did not keep Dave Jones in work and the exits of Jay Bothroyd and Michael Chopra are a setback.

The decisions by Agassi and Sampras, while not stunning, are a setback for the new captain, Patrick McEnroe, in assembling a team to compete in Switzerland next month.

If true, the allegations against Mr. Martin are a setback for the Obama administration, which has sustained a series of disclosures of classified information.

The measures in Wisconsin and Michigan are a setback for Democrats afterthe party's significant victories in recent races for state legislature seats, attorney-general offices and governorships.

Although the remarks broadcast on Iraqi television by Mr. Hakim fell short of an endorsement, they are a setback to Mr. Maliki, who has been seeking to form a coalition with the council, which won about 20 seats.

It is a setback.

"This is a setback".

Copenhagen was a setback.

But for others, it is a setback.

"It's a setback," Coach Chan Gailey said.