The arrests proved to be the most dramatic setback for a people who have struggled to maintain their freedom and traditions amid the rapid development in their lands.

Architecturally, it is noted for its dramatic upper-level setbacks that were inspired by the 1923 skyscraper zoning laws.

Through yesterday, the Select Equity fund had lost 13.1 percent of its value since the beginning of the year, a dramatic setback after gaining 28 percent in 1996.

Refurbishment began in February, but soon suffered a dramatic setback.

In spite of this dramatic setback, Christian I of Denmark restored Krummedige to Akershus by 1861.

Iran's nuclear programme has suffered a series of dramatic setbacks in recent years with the assassinations of its scientists in attacks similar to the one that killed Ahmadi Roshan.

In spite of the victories, the development of the Gnostic Movement was not without dramatic setbacks.

The 9-2 vote was a dramatic setback for Mayor Koch.

Though ill prepared and often poorly commanded, Government troops are reportedly well armed and often motivated, and have repeatedly rebounded from dramatic setbacks to mount counterattacks.

Should that country disappear, freedom itself would suffer a dramatic setback," John Paul told the bishops, adding: "Lebanon is more than a country.