Sentence examples for setbacks and embarrassments from inspiring English sources
She surely has had setbacks and embarrassments.
Alcoholism, bed-hopping, long-repressed lesbianism, suicide, assault and A-level exams are all thrown into the mix, and the clockwork setbacks and embarrassments serve as occasions for the characters to surprise us (if we're easily surprised) with unexpected displays of humanity and resilience.
While Mr. Gonzales is expected to be confirmed, objections from former generals and admirals would be a setback and an embarrassment for him and the White House.
Those little setbacks, big embarrassments and ah-ha moments over the years inform our practice.
But the biggest setback, and the biggest embarrassment to the Navy, came when the Astute ran aground in September while the crew was testing its ability to navigate in shallow waters.
There were setbacks and disasters.
There were setbacks and triumphs.
They suffered setbacks and disappointments.
Learn from your setbacks, and move on.
There will be setbacks and false starts.
