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Set back
"Set back" in a Sentence (8 examples)
I expect it will set us back by a day or so, but I think a side trip will be worthwhile.
Having the mindset that you "can't" reach your goals is only going to set you back.
“Well,” I answered, at first with uncertainty, then with inspiration, “he would do splendidly to lead your cotillon, if you think of having one.” ¶ “So you do not dance, Mr. Crocker?” ¶ I was somewhat set back by her perspicuity.
Set it back from the road by twenty or thirty feet.
Roads from Machynlleth, Dolgellau and Welshpool meet at Mallwyd, but this tiny village is set back from passing traffic and retains its atmosphere of charm and tranquillity.
The statue was set back in a niche.
How much do you suppose that fancy dress set her back?
Before the platforms were extended up to the actual junction, branch trains had to set back into a bay.
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