Social history is, in accordance with this natural progress, made by humans, and because of that factor it experiences occasional setbacks.

But expect and be prepared for occasional setbacks.

Yet despite occasional setbacks, Volvo remained committed to its belief that work teams and a move away from assembly line production was the right strategy.

He had taken the occasional romantic setback in stride.

In the long upward march of American prosperity, there have been occasional setbacks.

Despite the occasional setback, by seven hours after the detonation all the personnel who were going to be recovered had reached the utilities tunnels.

You can expect a few difficulties and the occasional setback.

The flow of money continues, despite occasional setbacks.

Neither the bill's occasional setbacks nor ultimate passage were generally thought of as good or bad for Johnson.

Can I deal with occasional setbacks or lack of progress?