"Major setback" refers to a significant or big obstacle or failure that hinders progress or causes a significant decline in a situation or goal.
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- It was just the latest in a string of major setbacks for tar sands oil, which has become nearly as bad for corporate profits as it is for the environment. (resilience.org)
- The weekend news was not economic but political as governments all over the globe suffered major setbacks. (yragharris.com)
- Be sure, however, that you can safely control each new situation, as one bad experience can cause major setbacks. (professorshouse.com)
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