Synonyms
Examples for "set back"
Examples for "set back"
1
We have suffered a set back and we have taken strong action.
2
Yes, hosting friends will set back your bank account in the short-term.
3
He said he expected talks would be set back for some time.
4
Now those plans would be set back if the AIA deal fails.
5
The house was set back from it not more than twenty feet.
1
Turn out the dough again, then knock back to expel the air.
2
The questions are just gentle lobs for him to knock back.
3
We could order out, maybe knock back some enchiladas and margaritas?
4
In January 1995, we had to knock back any suggestion of taxing private schools.
5
All Lawson needed was a good leg, and something to knock back the pain.
1
Parties may however opt to put back the process to next week.
2
Madame Fontaine put back the necklace in the drawer of her toilette-table.
3
Let us not speak of it; grief cannot put back the dial.
4
In the meantime the Brutus had put back, blowing her whistle inquiringly.
5
She put back the Flask, and locked the cover of the casing.
6
She put back into the basket the apricots scattered on the sideboard.
7
He said the matter would be put back until March 7th next.
8
And he filled the bottle with water and put back the stopper.
9
Sometimes I fancy I shall be put back in short clothes yet.
10
Roy put back the loose board to shut out the blazing sun.
11
She put back the blind, and gazed into the quiet moonlight night.
12
This time, though, it will be considerably easier to put back together.
13
He saw, as in a vision, the Prince put back his Sword.
14
And Stella was put back into the motor to await their coming.
15
He was taken back to the ward and put back to bed.
16
Then she was put back into the limousine and driven swiftly home.
