Sentences with phrase «for chagrin»

It can be challenging for Chagrin Falls singles looking for a more meaningful relationships that last.

Two days later, a missive from the Democratic Governors Association ticked off more reasons for chagrin: «Poll after poll shows Dems slipping.

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While the average age for a child to get his or her first mobile phone is 10, Gates said he made his children wait until they were 14 — much to their chagrin.

WattzOn (wattzon.com) will possibly one day become a thriving business — you can easily imagine companies licensing the technology to analyze their business footprint — but in the meantime, it's a free online tool that spits out detailed analyses that, in Griffith's case, not only caused him to give up driving but also to forgo imported wine, cancel his beloved New York Times subscription (to the continued chagrin of his wife), and ditch his dryer for a clothesline that ticked off his landlord.

Much to his chagrin, the letter was leaked to the press in January, which Feeley said was an indication «that the current administration has little respect for those who have served the nation apolitically for decades.»

Indeed, a number of respondents thought open or modular offices showed disregard for people, dispatching that opinion — the APQC was chagrined to note — in «strong language.»

But the fact is, there is a market for amateur content — socialites Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian became full - blown celebrities when their sex tapes «leaked» onto the web — and it's eating away at the professionals» market share, much to their chagrin.

NFL Network producers have lauded his appearances on their shows, but he's chagrined to see a new crop of retired players added to their regular rotation after he has been told there's no spot for him.

Conversely, financial markets — much to the chagrin of those still carrying the torch for the efficient market hypothesis — are driven by ephemeral opinions.

Backed by more than $ 250 million in venture capital funding, Bird, LimeBike, and Spin have dumped hundreds of scooters for adults on the city in recent weeks, much to the chagrin of regulators.

Since announcing his run for president in June, the real - estate developer and reality - TV star has dominated coverage of the 2016 race, much to the chagrin of other candidates.

But for the last two weeks I have been honestly chagrined to keep seeing the word Evangel with a post beneath it that had nothing explicitly (and usually not implicitly) to do with the gospel.

After being in a Calvinist church for over a decade, and witnessing person after person and family after family leaving the church in a more broken condition than which they came, including several divorces, one woman abandoning her family to become a sex slave, and many rejecting the faith altogether, I discovered, to my great chagrin, that it had taken a toll on my family as well.

Much to the chagrin of my friends, many of the questions were obviously adversarial, exposing the anger of those asking the questions, as well as their disdain for me.

The idea that the universe is an eternal cycle of big bangs and big crunches has been discredited for many years now, (much to the chagrin of rejectors of God).

'» Bishop Basil, who served the Orthodox Church in America, became a frequent visitor to Russia after the Soviet collapse, did precisely that» no matter the personal inconvenience» often to the chagrin of moaning monks dragged along for the ride.

I say this with Chagrin, because I have been defending the inherency of the Bible tooth and nails, so to say that it is difficult for the Bible to not contradict itself is kind of like putting a gun in my mouth.

Well I just got ta know where you found a great paleo pancake recipe... I'm on paleo for over 30 days now and I've tried two different pancake recipes much to my chagrin: -LRB-

The predisposition to perfection — call it low - level OCD if you must — is terribly handy for activities such as folding fitted sheets (I have the most organised linen cupboard ever, to RJ's chagrin I never quite make it to... [Read more...]

(Chicago, IL — June 22, 2015) To the chagrin of folks in Texas, the Carolinas, and other Southern states, Joe's Kansas City Bar - B - Que recently won a USA TODAY 10Best readers pole for best Southern BBQ.

Devils finish 41-30-11 to finish on the bubble, team takes a huge step forward, Stafford is traded for 2nd rounder in early March, much to the chagrin of the fanbase after 15 goals in the season, and Cory finishes with 33 wins and a.925 SV % with over 1500 saves (He can thank Ben Lovejoy for that).

The ball that Keith Foulke tossed to Doug Mientkiewicz for the final out is sitting in the first baseman's safe - deposit box, and last week Mientkiewicz, to the chagrin of the team, said his «retirement fund» was staying there.

Rahm, for his part, was chagrined by the situation but believes it was a big to - do about not much at all.

I was able to adjust it and find that sweet spot with the fit right away and it really made me consider ordering one for myself (much to my husband's chagrin).

And for some, who have great genetics, they just bounce without even trying, much to the chagrin of others who struggle so.

Sealey, who worked in the music and marketing industries and DJed for Prince and Mick Jagger, was hired by then - Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith in 2009, much to the chagrin of not a few veteran staffers who wondered why someone with no previous government or political experience was making so much money.

For the record, here's what Paterson had to say about borrowing just last week, insisting he had never ruled it out, altogether, but was chagrined that it had become the focus of discussion (thanks, of course, to his hand - picked LG, Richard Ravitch):

He's feeling a little chagrined, noting that he's the one who «brought Bob Turner to this dance for Congress.»

Cuomo, much to the chagrin of other Democratic leaders, including de Blasio, has worked for years to keep the Senate in GOP hands in order to prevent the high - tax and anti-business, left - wing, «progressive» policies of the Democrats who control the Assembly from dominating the state.

Much to the audible chagrin of the more than 200 state committee members, activists and officials who gathered at a suburban hotel for the W.F.P.'s quadrennial convention, Teachout's last - minute candidacy was rejected after Governor Andrew Cuomo promised party leaders he would throw his might behind flipping the State Senate into Democratic hands.

D'Amato has been a high - profile supporter of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D - N.Y.), and has endorsed Cuomo for re-election, to the chagrin of some Republicans.

Additionally, much to the chagrin of the old boys network in town, we instituted policies in Erie County and at the ECIDA that mandate pay equity for female employees because there is no reason why a women should be paid less than a man for the same work.

The governor's proposal also comes a day after the seven - member Independent Democratic Conference decided it would once again form a coalition with the Senate Republicans, much to the chagrin of larger Democratic caucus, which has been out of power in the body for the last six years.

Aspiring gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo, for example, can't be too chagrined about a Paterson scandal story that, like Cuomo himself, is gaining momentum by running just under the surface.

Much to the chagrin of several New York Pols like Steve Levy, Governor Paterson (for a short time), and of course, Jimmy McMillan, a Florida firefighter has won the Moustached American of the Year.

Shayne Gallo said he urged Dawson to run for the council seat after the Democratic Committee, to his surprise and chagrin, nominated Woerner for the post.

«What he has learned, to his chagrin, is that he gets credit for things he didn't do and that he gets blamed for things he doesn't deserve,» said Richard Brodsky, a former Democratic member of the Assembly.

Bona fide registered Republicans do not need permission to run on Row B. So, it looks like the GOP is potentially headed for a mayoral primary next year — much to the chagrin of its county leaders.

The analysis, to Mr. de Blasio's chagrin, also noted yesterday that one former employee of a vendor was charged with conspiracy to commit child pornography, and another vendor had six violations for failing to screen employees through the New York State Central Register of Child Abuse and Mistreatment.

This column (to Sepulveda's chagrin) first reported on his hunger for the opportunity to succeed Rev. Diaz.

Although the FDA would not comment for this story, several industry sources believe the final rulings may begin taking effect soon, much to the chagrin of some lab directors who say that the requirements could boost costs and hinder medical practice.

And as for that infamous fossil that he refused to leave in the desert, much to his mentor's chagrin?

Indirectly, and much to Einstein's chagrin, popular conceptions (or misconceptions) of relativity paved the way for a new relativism in philosophy, the arts, and politics.

Talk in the hallways pegged Hamburg, Germany, and Batavia, Illinois, as the leading contenders for the site of the accelerator, to the chagrin of Japanese scientists.

The launch was the starting gun for the space race, embarrassing the US, which was even more chagrined when the rocket meant to launch its first satellite, Vanguard, blew up in front of news cameras two months later.

Besides that, I've been working on our #whhpumpkinproject, getting ready for my next weightlifting meet and coaching at Chagrin Falls CrossFit.

If you're not quite ready to jump into making our own herbal dry shampoo, then I recommend Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve Dry Shampoo for Dark and Light Hair.

There is no one diet, of course, but for these types, for the artists, there is a good template to explore, and to the chagrin of the more dogmatic yoga and spiritual community, it is an acidic diet notable for its red meat content which stimulates the sympathetic system and balances these stressed beings.

At first, we were chagrined to see so many well toned, young bodies waiting for the class to start.

The leather for my bag is yellow French Chèvre Chagrin Goatskin.