Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for setting back
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The Queen of Wands shows up to encourage you to embody your charisma, creativity, and leadership without holding back.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025 -
Grande, a Florida native, quickly took notice, sharing a clip of Lipa’s cover on her Instagram Story and adding a face holding back tears emoji in appreciation.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
28 Sep. 2025
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Though the ball ends up bouncing off of Bad Bunny’s shoulder and dropping to the floor, the clip cuts to him holding up his new keepsake with a big smile on his face.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
8 Oct. 2025
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Many financial groups continue to report that spending is largely holding up.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
16 Sep. 2025
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The federal government shut down Wednesday, delaying pay for federal workers (of whom there are 25,000 in Indiana), placing question marks on the financial health of federal aid programs like SNAP and WIC, and causing mass confusion and limbo in immigration court.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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Staffing challenges – either at the local level, at the federal level or both – also could play a significant role in delaying interactions between the CDC and local health departments.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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She is expected to increase spending and to advocate for easier credit, possibly slowing efforts by the Bank of Japan to raise its key interest rate.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Fresh off a fiery Ryder Cup performance, Jon Rahm doesn't plan on slowing down.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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MicroStrategy remains the leader among corporate crypto treasuries, holding over 638,000 bitcoins valued at an astonishing $71 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of agents swarmed apartments in the multi-story building, detaining several American citizens, including children, for hours and netting 37 total arrests.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Videos circulating on social media show Border Patrol detaining individuals at various locations, including Washington Street and Green Bay Road, a Dunkin’ Donuts on Grand Avenue, and Rubi’s Bakery in Waukegan, according to Lake & McHenry County Scanner.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Setting back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/setting%20back. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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