In taking up server software, she rejected Microsoft's objections, a rare setback in the ruling for the company.

There was a rare setback for Texas and a small blow struck against the military-industrial lobby, but new strength has been given to the bluenose movement.

For the Daley administration, the problem with the set-aside program was a rare setback.

It is, however, also significant that this rare British setback occurred close inshore with all the difficulties and chanciness that implied.

He suffered a rare setback when local residents, golfers who used a public course there and other opponents, were able to get the application rejected.

Australia crashed to a defeat on Tuesday 21 July 1987, when the Kangaroo dominance of the international game suffered a rare setback.

It was a rare political setback for the airline, which is accustomed to being welcomed by cities eager for more service and lower fares.

It is just a rare setback in a continuing illustrious career.

It started Phelps's big night with a rare setback.

Instead, Mr. Washington suffered a rare setback.