setback

It’s also a maddening setback for anyone who had Jackson in fantasy football, but come on.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

The DGA’s determination is a setback for the film, which seems to be set up for a strong awards-season run with its critical recognition and commercial success.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

But the biggest setback was on 28 May 2026, when Blue Origin's only launch pad at Cape Canaveral was seriously damaged after a rocket exploded during an engine test.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Microsoft’s decision is a setback for U.K.-based Nscale because it shows that clients can pull the plug on deals when projects suffer delays due to unforeseen circumstances, threatening revenue streams.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

She failed first grade by pretending to be stupid, but the setback didn't seem to bother her.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

Businesses suffer setbacks or see opportunities to expand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Numbers in the south of Scotland had fallen to a handful of breeding pairs but they are now at a record level of more than 50 - despite some setbacks.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

The U.K. government will stay within its fiscal rules after new spending and tax measures announced Wednesday, although with a slightly reduced cushion against setbacks, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

The most recent instance of this involves the East Potomac Golf Links, a historic golf course Trump wishes to redesign but has faced legal setbacks after hundreds of trees were cut down for the project.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

Despite the inevitable setbacks, 1919 would be a year of incredible progress.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler