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Meanings of setback in inglés

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An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating.

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Usage of setback in inglés
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However, Congress played down the possible ramifications of its state elections setback.
Reuters
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The setback highlights the problems created by inconsistent funding for energy research.
Wired
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Coach Dan Bylsma said earlier Thursday that Franson recently suffered a setback.
Reuters
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Sakamoto said Japanese rugby still had a bright future despite the setback.
Reuters
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It may help to regard a setback as an actual step forward!
The South African
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Dimon fought through the London whale fiasco and a personal health setback.
Reuters
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Every time we made some progress, a new setback popped up elsewhere.
Bedlam
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If passed, the California setback requirement would probably apply to new permits.
The Guardian
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The Bluejays suffered only one loss - a home setback against then-No.
Reuters
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I don't think it's a setback for race relations in this area.
The Guardian
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Mr Bruton said the bombing was another setback for the peace process.
The Irish Times
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The vote was an embarrassing setback for Obama, who favors both measures.
Reuters
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Our interests in Central and South America would suffer a severe setback.
The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border
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He said it had been a real setback to the relief effort.
Radio NZ
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Labour, which suffered the greatest electoral setback, has taken the bigger gamble.
The Irish Times
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By then, the setback had snowballed into a full-blown crisis for Australia.
Reuters
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Setback through the time
Setback across language varieties
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