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Despite the various setbacks we encountered, we were able to accomplish our goal, and the result exceeded all expectations.
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Despite the various setbacks we encountered, we were able to accomplish our goal, and the result exceeded all expectations.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Don't give up! Even with setbacks, you can achieve your goals and exceed expectations.
Describing Habits
Our team perseveres through challenges; we always manage to surpass our objectives.
Asking About Others
How did your team overcome obstacles to achieve such impressive results?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If we hadn't persisted, we wouldn't have achieved such a remarkable outcome.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Although we experienced numerous setbacks, we successfully completed our objective, surpassing all anticipated results.
Casual
We hit a few bumps in the road, but we still nailed our goal—and then some!
Simpler English
Even though things went wrong, we did it, and it was even better than we hoped.
Phrases to learn
various setbacks
Many difficulties or obstacles encountered.
exceeded all expectations
Surpassed all anticipated or predicted outcomes.