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setback

The distance between the edges of property and improvements located on the property. Local governments and subdivisions usually have minimum setback requirements for aesthetic and for safety reasons.

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If you have a growth mindset, you will welcome new skills and face setbacks without self-criticism.
"The setback requirements have caused each bidder so far to back away," King said.
He was making good progress but a setback can happen.
"People might feel this is a setback for Congress, but people like us, who understand the party, know that it does not depend on just the leaders, but on workers.
By RICHARD FAY MARCOS ROJO has opened up on the mental and physical challenge needed to deal with injury setbacks at Manchester United.
"At the hearing, Applicants specified that they sought relief from the front setback along Barbara Street (Front Yard Setback) which is currently 9.5 feet, requesting that it be reduced to 4.9 feet, and approval for a reduction of lot coverage from 37% to 34.3%.
Teddy Grimthorpe, racing manager to owner Khalid Abdullah, said in a statement to Press Association Sport: "Enable has met with a setback in training.
It was a sorry setback for the defending champions, who looked headed for a cruise after sweeping the first two sets.
The striker underwent knee surgery yesterday to solve an ongoing issue and although the operation was described as a success it comes as a serious setback for the Gunners.
LAHORE -- Following PML-N's victory in the Lodhran by-poll, PTI chairman Imran Khan said every setback is an opportunity to analyse one's mistakes.
Wolves' 2-1 victory over Bristol City in December saw Nuno's side recover from an early red card setback - and from 1-0 down - to take all three points at Ashton Gate.
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