"Early setback" refers to a problem or difficulty that occurs at the beginning of a task, project, or journey. It is an obstacle that arises early on and may hinder progress or success.
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Sentences with «early setback»
- You managed to overcome early setbacks in your research career, perhaps because the end goal — your PhD or a paper — was so valuable. (sciencemag.org)
- Despite early setbacks, a new flurry of interest in the paperless office. (legaltalknetwork.com)
- It is difficult and costly to correct discrepancies in achievement that result from early setbacks, and much easier and more efficient to invest in early development of skills. (naesp.org)
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