Temporary reversal of progress (7)

I believe the answer is:

setback

(Other definitions for setback that I've seen before include "Hitch" , "Hindrance to progress" , "Reverse" , "Reversal of fortune" , "Check" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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