Sentences with phrase «embarrassment in»

To my embarrassment in being Australian because we do so little as a nation to recognise and value the original people of our country.

This is likely to cause embarrassment in shops when using the system for the first time, which is not what Samsung wants when trying to convince the world its payment system is ace.

I find it close to impossible to adapt what I have prepared while on my feet and this has led to considerable embarrassment in court and disappointing results.

Bloomsbury Professional has no embarrassment in describing itself as «a traditional, but cutting - edge publisher of high quality books and information services for lawyers, accountants and business professionals».

O'Conner and Kellerman say that «by the late eighteenth century, contractions were in disgrace, tolerated in speech but an embarrassment in writing» because elites on both sides of the Atlantic thought them «harsh - sounding, vulgar, low class, ill mannered, or overly familiar.»

That lack of openness and transparency is the very reason they've had to bear so much criticism for their failings to date, whereas an open door, approachable policy from the very beginning would have saved them much scientific and political embarrassment in the long run.

It is a significant fact that through nearly half a century, while these distinctions have been the subjects of vehement and sometimes bitter social and political discussion, the Cooper Union has gone quietly on educating its thousands of pupils without the least embarrassment in its discipline, and apparently without even the consciousness on the part of its founder or its trustees that in this [74] perfect solution of what was supposed to be a difficult problem they had accomplished anything extraordinary.

They should stop attempts to collect debts without proper information and documentation about the debt, stop debt collectors from bringing robo - signed cases in court, crack down on widespread use of threats, harassment and embarrassment in debt collection, and protect consumers from having their credit records unfairly affected by medical debt, among other actions.

It's hard enough to overlook the potential for embarrassment in that arrangement among adults, but this made it more or less impossible for parents to use their Kindle Fire while moderating the content that children might be exposed to.

There is much more «brain safety» in a small group to share and build on one another's ideas, admit confusion, and make mistakes than to risk embarrassment in a large group or as a lone voice (Gregory & Kaufeldt, 2012).

But the reality is, it will save you money, time, hassles and possibly embarrassment in the long run.

When Meredith was dying of embarrassment in the Stone house, Everetts brother Ben actually did the most to help her feel better.

However, Sally's career is on the decline, as her acting chops are seen as an embarrassment in her most recent efforts, no longer able to get by on her looks alone.

Preference: The AMPAS's documentary branch was unusually discerning this year, with not a single fluffy inspirational embarrassment in the whole lineup.

Leigh has a gift for scenes involving embarrassment in social situations.

Not only is it saves a great deal of embarrassment in the future, but also helps you prepare to be a memorable day or evening for her.

Not only does this give you a bit of control over the situation, but it also prevents friends and family stumbling across your profile online and causing great embarrassment in the process, both for you and them.

Ultimately, there is always a certain amount of awkwardness involved in asking anyone out on a date, or in being asked out for that matter, but with a tasteful approach, you maximize your chances of success and minimize the possibility of you or your partner suffering from embarrassment in the event of a rejection.

We need to let go of fear, shame, and embarrassment in order to achieve intimacy.

Vince Cable has faced embarrassment in Brussels as eight liberal prime ministers denied issuing a provocative joint statement put out by the Liberal Democrats that backed a referendum on the final Brexit deal.

Cuomo also faces potential embarrassment in the upcoming trials of several of his former associates, including his former top aide, on federal corruption charges including bribery and bid - rigging.

He said, «The ongoing trial of the VC, to those of us in the academics, is largely an embarrassment in the sense that we are fully aware of what led to the spurious allegations against the VC.

When I did meet her in January 2011, I made it clear that I did not know what had upset her, but said that, «if there is anything that I have ever said or done that caused you any harm or embarrassment in any way, then that was not my intention.»

David Miliband in the Shadow Cabinet would have meant front - bench embarrassment in the Commons; speculation and briefings about splits, and two focal points for the cameras in public (as indicated by his Iraq exchange with Harriet Harman).

It also serves the purpose of pushing the idea that amid scandal and embarrassment in Albany, Cuomo is focusing on policy.

``... Because in Ghanaian folk law, Kwaku Ananse always begins as intelligent and the shrewdest person but ends up in scampering to hide his embarrassment in his web.»

I felt a heavy embarrassment in the hospital when I asked for formula, like I had to tell the story of all my blood work to every nurse so that they wouldn't think I was uninformed.

To ensure less embarrassment in public, and just to teach your breastfeeding toddler manners, you might consider teaching them to either sign and ask for nursing, or ask them to use an appropriate term like «milk, please», «Nursey» or others.

She could also have social anxiety disorder, which is intense self - consciousness and fear of embarrassment in some social situations.

After their embarrassment in the hands of Barcelona, of which Neymar played a huge role, the French side signed the Brazilian for a world record.

They failed to keep up with Manchester City in the Premier League title race and also suffered embarrassment in the Champions League.

The biggest story in football history is going to turn into the biggest embarrassment in football history.»

The #WengerOut crowd have been very loud for a very long time already, but they're making a ton of noise again following the club's embarrassment in the League Cup final.

Besides Leyton Orient may even save us the embarrassment in advance by thumping us again.

While Twitter could be a great platform to voice opinions, it can also be a graveyard of old tweets that can crop up and cause immense embarrassment in the future and Arsenal's latest signing learnt this the hard way.

Failure to advance to the quarterfinals after landing their preferred opponent at the draw in Nyon would constitute a real embarrassment in the Bavarian capital, akin to the sense of disbelief that greeted their exit against Inter Milan at the same stage in 2011.

Gareth Bale made a welcome return from injury to spare Real Madrid embarrassment in their Copa del Rey clash with Segunda B leaders Fuenlabrada.

We're clearly regressing in the league, and we've been an absolute embarrassment in Europe.

The potential for embarrassment in this statistic is not lost on him.

Embarrassment in Boise and an injury - riddled secondary served only to motivate the no - name Oregon Ducks, who sit atop the Pac - 10 as USC comes calling

Egypt were an abject embarrassment in the same qualifying group, while Algeria were smoked by Morocco in June to shatter their chances at qualifying.

leaving the donkey striker on till it was too late and again subbing Campbell to put on his favorite Walcott who is an embarrassment in an already embarrassing team.

It's a tournament that Arsenal have become an embarrassment in!

with our current defensive players we have i rather get out of the champions league before we get a major embarrassment in front of millions across the world.

Arsenal have become a complete embarrassment in Europe, so I'd prefer Arsenal's reputation not be damaged any further whilst Wenger is in charge.

Every season we're an absolute embarrassment in Europe, and Leicester have achieved more in one season (and their first ever season in the Champions League), than Arsenal have managed in their last 7 years!

Arsenal have had a few previous cases of embarrassment in the cup competitions, most notably against Bradford.

We've been an absolute embarrassment in the league, and in Europe, and the club's brilliant plan to move forward is to give the very man who's been dragging us down, another two years in charge!

Furthermore, there is a kind of embarrassment in talking about sacrifice in catechesis, not only because it is seen as something negative in itself but also because it can conjure up what is often seen as the Protestant view of the angry God who seeks blood to be appeased and is only fully appeased when Jesus dies on the cross, shedding His blood in our stead.

Because unemployment for those grown used to steady work is often felt as a personal failure, they hide their embarrassment in silence.