Since training camp began, Woodson has had to deal with Marcus Camby's injured calf, J. R. Smith's bad ankle, Ronnie Brewer's repaired knee, Amar'e Stoudemire's ongoing left knee setbacks, James White's left foot ailment and Tyson Chandler's left knee bruise.
The problem of disruption does not begin and end with admission to hospital but can be an ongoing series of setbacks, the effects of which can be cumulative.
In the introduction, he points to the shifting versions of Lois over time and observes that she "embodies the progress and struggles of American women, an ongoing cycle of advances and setbacks".
This ongoing incident marks the latest setback for the airline industry and its customers.
A lockout put transactions on hold until early December, and the Blazers were hit with three downfalls once the date came: Brandon Roy announced his retirement due to chronic knee problems, Greg Oden was diagnosed with yet another setback involving his ongoing knee issues, and LaMarcus Aldridge underwent heart surgery.
It concludes: "Disruption of ongoing research will result in irreparable setbacks and, in many cases, may destroy a project altogether.
"However, current indicators suggest this was merely a temporary setback in an otherwise ongoing robust recovery, pointing to a strong rebound in the second quarter," he said.
Some leaders fear the arts district ruling could be a setback for downtown's ongoing reincarnation as a signature entertainment and residential area.
"Getting sober" is not a moment after which everything gets better but an ongoing and slow process of rebuilding with regular setbacks, wobbles and temptations.
The Army is running some valuable counterinsurgency programs in Iraq, but too often it responds to major setbacks with big-unit sweeps (the ongoing one is called Iron Hammer).
