major setback

Examples (10)

• The unexpected market crash proved to be a major setback for the startup.
• After the injury, his recovery suffered a major setback.
• The company faced a major setback when their main product failed quality control.
• Losing the election was a major setback for the party's agenda.
• Scientists reported a major setback in their search for a cure.
• Despite the major setback, the team remained determined to achieve their goal.
• The new regulations represent a major setback for the entire industry.
• He viewed the rejection as a temporary challenge, not a major setback.
• A sudden change in policy caused a major setback to the development project.
• Overcoming such a major setback required immense resilience and effort.