“The decision will be seen as a serious setback to the team's hopes of progressing to the Euro 2004 finals in Portugal.”

“Suffering setback after setback, he is currently back in Rio recuperating from his latest.”

“The failure has turned the summit into a significant setback rather than a step toward an accord.”

“The 27-year-old could be forgiven for thinking he is jinxed after suffering a string of setbacks in his bid to make his American debut.”

“It also experienced severe financial setbacks, rioting, verbal and physical abuse, and lampoons in city papers.”

“The crooks face a few setbacks but they soon resurface when the heat dies down.”