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suffer a setback

/ˈsʌfər ə ˈsɛtˌbæk/ /ˈsʌfə ə ˈsɛtbæk/
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  1. 1 sekteye uğramak, aksilik yaşamak

Definition (English)

To experience a problem that delays progress or makes a situation worse.

Example Sentences

  1. The peace talks suffered a major setback when one side walked out of the negotiations.
    Taraflardan biri müzakereleri terk edince barış görüşmeleri ciddi şekilde sekteye uğradı.
  2. Her recovery suffered a setback when she caught an infection in hospital.
    Hastanede enfeksiyon kapınca iyileşme süreci sekteye uğradı.

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