Sentence examples for spate of setbacks from inspiring English sources

But as it is recognised that billions are being wiped from the national product by the spate of setbacks, reservations fester.

Conservative organizers, on the other hand, said privately that their advertisements were partly a victory lap to call attention to a fight the president was winning after a spate of setbacks.

Conquering Cancer 11.11.02 Despite a spate of setbacks in testing new cancer drugs for the broadest possible market, mysterious miracle cures are emerging for some patients.

Conquering Cancer 11.11.02 Free registration required Despite a spate of setbacks in testing new cancer drugs for the broadest possible market, mysterious miracle cures are emerging for some patients.

WASHINGTON — Seeking to project a united front on Afghanistan after a spate of bloody setbacks on the battlefield, President Obama and Prime Minister David Cameron of Britain pledged on Wednesday that their countries would stick to the timetable for winding down the war by the end of 2014.

Last year I had a lot of setbacks.

But there is a risk, small but nagging, that the recent spate of progress will suffer a setback.

A spate of technology heavyweights led the setback, including Microsoft msft, Intel intc, Dell Computer dell, Amazon.com amzn and Cisco Systems csco.

But after a series of setbacks -- the mad cow disease crisis; an outbreak of swine fever last year; a strong pound that has hurt exports; and a spate of flooding this winter that left many farmers unable to plant their crops on time -- this latest crisis seems like one too many.

It has suffered a string of setbacks.

Do not be afraid of setbacks.