Common collocations with setback in British Collocation

United’s promotion chances suffered a major setback at the weekend.

This minor setback has only made him more determined.

However, the Battle of Badon Hill was only a temporary setback for the Anglo-Saxon forces.

Despite this early setback the flight test programme continued.

The project has suffered several setbacks over the past year.

As he had proved again and again, he had the emotional reserves needed to overcome any setback.

There is no doubt that the election result represents a significant setback for the party.