In a sentence
Six example sentences with setback, each labelled with its topic.
A torn calf muscle in March was a real setback, and she needed nine weeks before running hills again.
Fitness
Losing the pilot customer was a setback, but the team rebuilt the demo and signed two larger accounts by autumn.
Startups
The failed launch was a setback for the mission, delaying the instrument's arrival at the asteroid by two years.
Science
The point guard's broken finger was a setback, and the team dropped five straight games while he sat out.
Basketball
Losing the by-election was a setback for the government, which now needed three smaller parties to pass any bill.
Politics
The cancelled ferry was a setback, but a fisherman agreed to carry us across for the price of dinner.
Travel
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