serious setback

Examples (10)

• Losing the key investor was a serious setback for the startup.
• The unexpected legal challenge presented a serious setback to their expansion plans.
• Despite the serious setback caused by the pandemic, the community showed great resilience.
• This latest defeat represents a serious setback for the opposition party.
• She overcame a serious setback in her career to achieve her goals.
• The research team experienced a serious setback when their main experiment failed.
• A serious setback in negotiations could lead to further delays.
• The athlete faced a serious setback due to an untimely injury.
• The government's new policy was seen as a serious setback for environmental protection.
• It would be a serious setback for global efforts if the treaty is not ratified.