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Discover LudwigThe phrase "there have been setbacks" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing a situation or process in which progress has been temporarily impeded by some factor or obstacle. For example, "We had hoped to complete our renovations by the end of the year, but there have been setbacks that have pushed the timeline back."
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Though Sheth is generally pleased with how her career has progressed, she admitted there have been setbacks.
There have been setbacks, however.
Still, there have been setbacks.
There have been setbacks, though.
"It's been a year now and there have been setbacks.
For all of Calipari's success, there have been setbacks.
There have been setbacks since the 2008 housing crash.
There have been setbacks, and there will be more.
There have been setbacks before in relations with the Kurds.
For every few steps forward, there have been setbacks.
Of course, this being Russia, there have been setbacks.
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