Sentence examples for setback meaning from inspiring English sources
The main requirement was a 1 1 ratio between height and setback, meaning a building could only be as tall as the open space in front of it was deep.
That led me to believe that election year politics may be more responsible for this setback, meaning the rhetoric could fade after next November's presidential poll.
GROIN, NOT HAMSTRING, IS ISSUE Dallas defensive tackle Jay Ratliff said there was no problem with his hamstring, meaning the setback that will keep him out of at least the first six games of the season is related to a groin muscle that was surgically repaired eight months ago.
The building is formed by a composite steel and concrete frame, with various setbacks in its profile, meaning the upper floors are much smaller in area than lower levels.
Leaders can construe setbacks as meaning they have not yet developed the required capabilities, rather than them being just not cut out for the task at hand.
We also can't forget about the millions of families who live on the edge of food insecurity, meaning a single financial setback could make it difficult ― or even impossible ― to afford enough to eat.
Roman Abramovich was not at Stamford Bridge to witness the latest setback in Chelsea's increasingly shambolic title defence, meaning that the owner missed the crowd repeatedly giving Mourinho their backing as Liverpool cruised towards an impressive 3-1 victory.
This week, AT&T got a setback in its deal to acquire BellSouth from the Federal Communications Commission, meaning the merger will be delayed further.
We say, "Oh, she has taken it well" with admiration, meaning you can hardly tell she's just suffered a bit of a setback.
The latest setback came on Tuesday night when three Chinese gymnasts failed to pick up medals in Rio meaning their team recorded its worst Olympic showing since China rejoined the Olympics in 1984.
