as in reversals
a change in status for the worse usually temporarily
the colonists persevered despite suffering setbacks that would have discouraged lesser souls
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Recent Examples of setbacks
The Financial Times recently highlighted how setbacks often ignite creativity and innovation—an essential reminder for us all.
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The ability to reframe setbacks as stepping stones is a hallmark of the most inspiring leaders.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Celebrate your wins and use your setbacks as learning opportunities.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
There will be wins, and there will be setbacks along the way.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Nuclear deterrent missiles face setbacks In November 2023, a Minuteman III ICBM manufactured by Boeing experienced flight anomalies, resulting in its self-destruction.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
After setbacks and back-to-back losses, in 2021 Washington found out she had been selected for Magnolia Mother's Trust, a program specifically for low-income families led by Black moms living in subsidized housing, like Commonwealth Village.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
Height limits will rise, setbacks shrink and density and lot coverage allowances will increase.
—Rigel Robinson, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
Assuming no setbacks, he should be viewed as a reliable WR for Week 14.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
The ability to reframe setbacks as stepping stones is a hallmark of the most inspiring leaders.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Celebrate your wins and use your setbacks as learning opportunities.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
There will be wins, and there will be setbacks along the way.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Nuclear deterrent missiles face setbacks In November 2023, a Minuteman III ICBM manufactured by Boeing experienced flight anomalies, resulting in its self-destruction.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
After setbacks and back-to-back losses, in 2021 Washington found out she had been selected for Magnolia Mother's Trust, a program specifically for low-income families led by Black moms living in subsidized housing, like Commonwealth Village.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
Height limits will rise, setbacks shrink and density and lot coverage allowances will increase.
—Rigel Robinson, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
Assuming no setbacks, he should be viewed as a reliable WR for Week 14.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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