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The phrase 'had some setbacks' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to an activity or project that has experienced difficulties or obstacles. For example, "The research project had some setbacks, but the team was able to find inventive solutions that enabled them to finish on time."
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The Yankees have had some setbacks, too.
However, the "amyloid theory" has had some setbacks recently.
The Justice Department has had some setbacks lately in its push for access to encrypted devices.
A week ago we had some setbacks in the testing process.
They had some setbacks with the flu, but they're dealing well with it and are excited".
"I've had some setbacks, but my body is in shape," Campbell-Brown said.
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Khouri, a writer who could never be accused of shying away from strong female characters, felt that Rayna, who happens to be 40, needed to have some setbacks early on.
Don't expect these skills to evolve overnight, and don't be discouraged if you have some setbacks as you try to strike a balance between getting things done and coaching your team.
So it's understandable that we'll have some setbacks but I believe in the creativity and wonderful things that we come up with.
But the bank, like its peers, has had some recent setbacks.
Our administration has had some political setbacks this year, and some of them were deserved.
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