have a reverse
Frequency: 5.21.1 per million words
to experience a setback or defeat
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Examples (10)
- The company began to have several reverses after the market crash.
- Despite initial success, the team might have a reverse if they don't adapt.
- He was determined not to have another reverse in his political career.
- After winning so many games, it was a shock to have such a significant reverse.
- Businesses often have their ups and downs, including occasional reverses.
- The project seemed to have no end of reverses, delaying its completion.
- Even the most successful leaders can have a sudden reverse of fortune.
- They were confident they wouldn't have any major reverses this quarter.
- To have a reverse is not the end; it's an opportunity to learn.
- The expedition was forced to turn back after having several unexpected reverses.