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Sentence examples for setback from inspiring English sources

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setback

noun

An obstacle, delay, or disadvantage.

  • After some initial setbacks, the expedition went safely on its way.
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'setback' is a correct and usable word in written English. You can use it when referring to a hindrance or a temporary delay in progress. For example: "The team was disappointed by the setback, but they remained determined to continue towards their goal.".

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The player himself, however, seemed utterly convinced that he would return from this latest setback soon enough, saying: "My career is not over.

"How good are we when we maybe get another setback?

We cannot know yet the exact nature of his indisposition; his sudden departure suggests a serious setback.

While he is the firm favourite of the bookies, Murphy suffered a setback within minutes of delivering his speech yesterday when Scotland's biggest union, Unison, came out in favour of the leftwing Findlay, and the second biggest, Unite, said Murphy had to do far more to win its endorsement.

At the very least, the judgment is a political setback for Republicans nationally, who are having to divert funds and resources they to defend what should be safe, conservative territory.

The DfE reportedly views the setback as a mere technicality that will be put right by the forthcoming education bill.

Liberals in Washington welcomed Summers' shock departure from the race, which is the latest congressional setback for an Obama administration that is rapidly losing support even from its own party.

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