Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigSuggestions(5)
The phrase "as a setback for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation or event that hinders progress or causes difficulty for someone or something.
Example: "The unexpected storm was seen as a setback for the construction project, delaying its completion."
Alternatives: "as an obstacle to" or "as a hindrance to".
Exact(60)
Trade lawyers viewed the decision a year ago as a setback for U.S. manufacturers with anti-dumping cases.
"We see this as a setback for the revolution we are pursuing.
The decision is being seen as a setback for the pro-democracy movement.
Also, she sees the cuts as a setback for the city's sense of cohesion.
While some observers saw Cooper's decision as a setback for prosecutors, he cast it otherwise.
Still, the move is expected to be widely seen as a setback for the field, because of Geron's central role.
The revelation comes as a setback for campaigners who have finally begun to make progress in tackling homophobia in sport.
WHAT began as a setback for President Álvaro Uribe is starting to look like a partly self-inflicted rout.
This was interpreted as a setback for Hu, who was believed to favour Li Keqiang as his successor.
Still, some analysts viewed the board's rejection of the Quaker acquisition as a setback for Mr. Daft.
But Republicans criticised the failure to secure a deal with the Iraqis, describing it as a setback for the US.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com