suffer a reverse

Examples (10)

• Their forces have suffered serious reverses in recent months.
• The government suffered a major reverse in the local elections.
• After years of growth, the company suffered a sudden financial reverse.
• He was determined not to let his career suffer a reverse.
• The army suffered a series of reverses that forced a strategic retreat.
• If we do not change our strategy, we may suffer a serious reverse.
• The team suffered an unexpected reverse in the opening match of the season.
• The peace talks suffered a reverse when the delegates failed to agree on the terms.
• No political leader is completely immune to suffering occasional reverses.
• The new policy suffered a sharp reverse following widespread public outcry.