Sentences with phrase «little chagrined»

«This friend was a little surprised that my mother hadn't completed her estate planning, and I was a little chagrined to think it was something that we had never focused on,» Murphy, a partner with Shibley Righton LLP, tells AdvocateDaily.com.

I am a little chagrined that some here desperately want to take only the worst case (like some sceptics want only the «best» case) and make that gospel or even worse, to the point of «over reaction» to be on the «safe» side as two or three here have implied, and to the point of not disclosing the true stuff which only give sceptics fodder, as Hudson (12) and Dave (21) imply.

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

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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.»

Cuomo has made a point of focusing on the Buffalo area, much to the chagrin of some other upstate municipalities that wouldn't mind a little more love from the gov.

Maziarz noted that the final budget deal included very little in the way of non-germane policy riders — including, much to the chagrin of both business interests, the Assembly Democrats and housing advocates, both rent control and the tax cap.

Both also describe how mainstream neuroscience, to its chagrin as well as its delight, is finally warming to the idea that much of the neural dynamism in the childhood brain remains active all through life (it just needs a little help to manifest fully).

There's one location in the cutest little town of Chagrin Falls (a suburb of Cleveland) and I used to make my friends go all the time in high school.

While those who enjoyed the Brooks book will likely be chagrined at seeing little of what they enjoyed show up on the big screen, taking World War Z on its own terms as a Hollywood blockbuster, there's still enough entertainment value to be had for those who are OK with the fact that the film doesn't represent the book.

Much to the chagrin of Keller, though, the police are forced to release Jones after 48 hours because there is no real evidence to continue to hold him, plus they do not think he has the wits to kidnap two little girls, keep them quiet AND outwit the cops.

But following the film's title announcement earlier this year, there has been little - to - no actual marketing, photos, or footage released from Fallen Kingdom up until this point, much to the chagrin of Jurassic Park fans everywhere.

Reveling all listeners with tales of gangsters and movie stars, it's little wonder Peter finds her life - story worthy of a book, much to Lane's resentful chagrin.

There are some romantic moments as between Clint and Lucy to the chagrin of Lucy's regular b.f. but without a social message («Cooties» could have been an allegory of over-medicated children and parents strung out of prescription drugs) there is little other than mayhem and stereotypical dialogue in this derivative pic.

There are even those, to the chagrin of the CRA, who have embraced it a little too enthusiastically.

And with little or no chagrin this appears to be explicitly stated in the offering prospectus.

A sweet spot called Chagrin Falls — Travel Photo Mondays I love little towns that exude so much character and natural charm throughout the state of Ohio.

To my chagrin, I discovered that almost all of the disc is devoted to the latter trio as they throw around the idea of «protecting people» ad nauseum, while the former trio barely make an appearance and have little more than half a dozen lines.

Imagine my chagrin, this beautiful library with access to QL, Criminal Spectrum, and an excellent current and historical collection, to find it so little used by younger lawyers.

But, to my chagrin, we still have not seen a single article exploring Miers» notable work with the prisoner re-entry group Exodus Ministries, and there has been precious little coverage of her vocal advocacy for adequate funding of indigent defense.

(These videos can be a little random, as our video launched into a clip from Cooking for Bimbo's, much to the chagrin of the Google employee demoing the feature for me.)

Many jobseekers are a little bit chagrined to talk openly about their need for employment, especially during this festive season — but being withdrawn about it can lead to some missed networking opportunities.