In both cases, facts, not fists or firebombs, arguably dealt the biggest setbacks, prompting people and institutions to distance themselves from Yiannopoulos and Spencer (who was asked to leave CPAC shortly after arriving).
A series of engineering setbacks prompted Williams to ask for more equipment and slaves.
Otter's setback prompted Middleton to wait for reinforcements before resuming his march toward Batoche.
But that setback prompted me to change a lot: delegating more responsibilities, not micromanaging, being a different type of leader.
Another injury setback prompted his manager to ask him whether it might be time to hang up his boots.
That setback prompted Serena to look outside her family circle and form a partnership with the French coach Patrick Mouratoglou, under whose counsel her career has enjoyed a resurgence that defies a credulity encoded by our understanding of time.
While Wizards owner Ted Leonsis made it clear in a couple of recent interviews that his team had no intention of tanking this season or trading Wall, Bradley Beal or Otto Porter Jr., Brooks was asked if Wall's latest setback prompted Washington to reconsider its strategy ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.
That setback prompted Sherwood to race down from his seat in the stands and take up a position on the touchline.
Because of this and other policy setbacks, Rudd's popularity declined, prompting an internal challenge by Julia Gillard, his deputy prime minister, in June 2010.
He has recently suffered a succession of setbacks in his attempt to reach full fitness, prompting the Hammers' medical staff to seek the advice of independent specialists, who recommended an operation.
But these recent setbacks have prompted much handwringing.
