American English pronunciation

How to pronounce setback

IPA transcription: ['sɛt,bæk]

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Noun

Usage examples

  • The Spanish army never recovered from this setback.
  • Regardless of the setback, the project continued.
  • However, the aircraft has sold well thus overcoming the initial setbacks.
  • The Gelsinger case was a severe setback for scientists working in the field.
  • The Byzantine Empire continued suffering setbacks during the rapid expansion of the Arab Empire.
  • Prior to Mayor-Elect Turner taking office, the city suffered a number of economic setbacks.
  • During this period, the economy has grown constantly with only a few major setbacks.
  • The outbreak of the First World War came as yet another setback for Bayros.
  • This is a major setback.
  • The initial successes of Petar's reign were followed by several minor setbacks.