Sentence examples for be a potential setback from inspiring English sources

It would be a potential setback to the Knicks, who were looking at Johnson as their first high-profile signing, in the hopes that he might entice a second star -- preferably James -- to follow.

Only four females among 17 rhinos were recorded in the eastern half of Ujung Kulon, which is a potential setback in efforts to save the species.

The government's case there was dealt a potential setback when Magistrate Judge James Orenstein ruled against the government on 29 February in a different phone unlocking case.

The government's case was dealt a potential setback when Magistrate Judge James Orenstein ruled against the government on 29 February in a different phone-unlocking case, which the government is currently appealing.

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain — Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and his Popular Party are fighting to avoid a potential setback in regional elections on Sunday that are considered critical bellwethers of both his austerity plans and the growing push toward separatism in parts of Spain.

That could be a boost for defense teams, but a potential setback for individual users whose data may be in question.

In a potential setback to the company's attempts to move on, German Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt suggested tests had also been rigged in Europe.

One senior Bush official said that while the governor could endure a defeat here next Saturday, it would be a crippling setback with the potential to lead major supporters to defect to Mr. McCain.

Though Anderson's study is reassuring, Nicks's rehab and recovery won't be without potential setbacks.

Any potential pullback in Chinese demand would be a major setback for exporters, which include commodity companies like Alcoa.

It would be a huge setback".