setback
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AST SpaceMobile shares were falling on Monday morning after a satellite launched by Blue Origin was seen as a failure, which could be a setback for the company’s plans to offer satellite-internet services.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
The setback Sunday is a reminder of the difficulty rocket companies often face as they attempt to more regularly fly complex, expensive machines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
The return of market volatility or a technological setback could immediately send the stocks into a tailspin.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
This latest setback has seen Newcastle slip to 14th place and resulted in Howe's future coming under increased scrutiny.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
This a temporary setback for a major comeback.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing setback
Vocabulary from Hillary Clinton's Concession Speech, November 9, 2016
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