Sentence examples for take setbacks from inspiring English sources

The idea that Murdoch would take setbacks such as the Elton John libel payout "on the chin" was "preposterous", according to MacKenzie.

He doesn't take setbacks lying down.

Not one to take setbacks lightly — he's still pursuing a lawsuit stemming from his 2005 ouster — the 89-year-old began a relentless legal campaign against the government, even as new managers at AIG launched a "Thank you, America" ad campaign.

I can only recommend realizing your personal interests through your job, developing networks (and living within them), and taking setbacks only as a motivation to broaden your horizons and keep them as wide as possible.

"We may take some setbacks.

She worked hard to take the setbacks and side effects in stride.

"I think you've got to be able to take your setbacks and make them motivate you and try to make you a better player," he said after Saturday's game.

"We have to take our setbacks in stride, celebrate our victories, and focus on educating people," she says.

Don't take minor setbacks too seriously.

How will Putin take this setback?

Others, though, were less willing to take this setback on the chin.