Collocations for setback - noun

temporary
early, initial
big, huge, major, serious, severe, significant
minor
unexpected
recent
financial, military, political

series

experience, face, have, receive (esp. BrE), suffer
His research has suffered a temporary setback.
She and her teammates experienced some setbacks along the way.

deal (esp. AmE)
The company was dealt a setback, when a federal judge ruled against them.

overcome
He is struggling to overcome the latest setbacks.

represent
That would represent a huge setback in the fight to change our criminal justice system.

setback for
a further setback for the coal industry

setback to
a serious setback to his chances of re-election