Sentence examples similar to deal with a succession of setbacks from inspiring English sources

The vote was the latest in a succession of setbacks for advocates of gay marriage across the country.

Their week had been a succession of setbacks and breakthroughs.

But a succession of setbacks and the possibility of another mainstream rival joining the race has, to some degree, checked the presumptive-ness of the presumptive candidate.

During 1964, South Vietnam had suffered a succession of setbacks on the battlefield, in part due to disunity in the military and a focus on coup plotting.

He was undefeated when he broke down and dealt with a succession of surgeries with apparent equanimity.

Then, having dealt with a succession of short balls very effectively by pulling them downwards, De Grandhomme was tempted by yet another bouncer from Wood.

With Derek Mackay smiling benignly at her side, the finance minister argued the case for the tax package, dealing with a succession of challenging interventions.

But that did not stop business deals being struck with a succession of western defence manufacturers and oil firms.

The Republican plan to overhaul the tax code continues to be a work in progress, with legislation not expected to emerge until September after a succession of delays and setbacks.

The deal is the latest in a succession of acquisitions by Valeant since it merged with Biovail of Canada in a $3.2 billion deal in 2010.

He said that the tribal tourism enterprise had gone through a succession of six chief executives since signing a deal with Mr. Jin in 2003.