1.   The move represents a setback for the Middle East peace process.

2.   The decision was seen as representing a setback not only to Hoechst but also to other large West German chemical concerns, such as Bayer and BASF.

3.   Chvez stated that constitutional amendments currently being debated by the Congress represented a setback because they ignored the social grievances existing in the country.

4.   But the compromise bill also represents a setback for the Bush administration, which has been pressing for a far more extensive changes in the law.

5.   But the failed negotiations represent a setback for the company.

6.   For Boeing and McDonnell Douglas, the Chinese decision represents a setback to their goals of increasing their Asian business.

7.   Instead, the preliminary findings reported Wednesday represent a setback for efforts to develop a weapon that women in Africa desperately need to protect themselves from HIV.

8.   On Capitol Hill, the choice of Kennard represents a setback to Sen. Ernest Hollings, a South Carolina Democrat and ranking member of the Commerce Committee.

9.   The action represents a setback for what is regarded as one of the fastest-growing retail chains that specializes in selling office equipment.

10.   The decision represents a setback for major multinational pharmaceutical companies who want only patent-holders to be allowed to sell drugs and decide what discounts to offer.