Sentences with phrase «with chagrin»

During the last four decades I have observed, with some chagrin, an increase in complaints about agents who are not exercising their due diligence and who are exhibiting a lack of professionalism.

I sometimes have to ask - with some chagrin - if they're the one who prefers I just accept line edits in Track Changes or to comment them out.

The change from super - to turbocharging may be met with chagrin by many — losing the character and responsiveness of the old engine, but the 354 horsepower and 369 lb - ft of torque generated by this 3.0 - liter twin - turbo V6 is seriously potent.

So I read with chagrin this dispatch from Planet Princeton regarding the Princeton Board of Education's proposal for a $ 137 million referendum in order to quench, as Superintendent Steve Cochrane said, «a desire to align learning spaces to learning goals.»

With chagrin, I looked at my weekly calendar on Friday and realized that it was blank.

So it was with chagrin that people favouring federal spending on embryo research learnt that two researchers at George Washington University had — metaphorically at least — broken the wrong eggs by violating university rules.

Now, with chagrin, I share my early visions of motherhood with other «seasoned» mothers and I notice that I am not the only one who misunderstood how truly needy and absorbing my baby would be.

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.

I just don't know the answers to the latter question, but note with chagrin that such critical issues are almost NEVER part of the discussion on health care mandates.

Not exact matches

General Motors (gm), which pioneered the connected car with its OnStar concierge service, sent a software update to million of vehicles in December, introducing an e-commerce system that lets drivers order coffee or make restaurant reservations while driving — to the chagrin of some safety advocates.

There are ever - evolving security procedures, restrictive basic economy fares that may prohibit you from sitting with your family, and comfort puppies on board to the chagrin of those with dog allergies.

Like Bezos, many of Trump's harshest critics in tech touted American job creation, trotting tail between legs to the White House and currying favor with the administration, sometimes to the chagrin of their employees.

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.

Matthew and Mark describe an unnamed woman from Bethany who, while Jesus dined in the home of Simon the Leper just days before his death, anoints his head with expensive ointment to the chagrin of the disciples at the table, who grumble that her offering might be better spent on the poor.

He did the same thing when, much to the chagrin of the religious leaders, he dined with tax collectors and prostitutes and told his more well - to - do hosts that «when you give a banquet, invite the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed.»

But to my chagrin, church community has waxed and waned with my faith struggles, life stages and changes in the church itself.

I believe that you are confusing taxation (which is not voluntary, much to your chagrin I expect) with charity.

The Duke, Bassanio, and Antonio» once the threat is past» are all willing to allow a chagrined Shylock to walk away with his money; it is the iron - willed Portia who demands that he be held to the strict letter of the law, just as he himself has insisted.

She crossed verbal swords with Machiavelli, saw through his chicanery, and sent him away frustrated and chagrined.

Be it dairy, gluten, corn, soy, meat, wheat or anything with a high glycemic index, the Avoider strictly follows the advice of the latest health book they have tracked down, much to the chagrin of those with actual food allergies.

I love chatting with people I meet in stores, much to the chagrin of my kids, so edge away hoping no one will associate them with me.

To promoter Cedric Kushner's surprise, and at times chagrin, Manfredy insists on the toughest fights available, taking Mayweather instead of an easier and equally lucrative rematch with Gatti.

Down seven with more than a minute left in the first half, and with all three timeouts, Broncos coach Gary Kubiak let the clock run out, much to the chagrin of Denver fans.

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).

I was tempted to do all 10 in a day if it would have made a difference, but after talking to Jody I decided that, much to my chagrin, slow and steady really is the trick with meditation.

Just a grin - worthy moment with the 4 year old this morning: he was chagrined to discover that there was no more butternut squash and pear soup to put in his lunchbox (he's had it EVERY DAY this week!)

Matt graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BBA in Finance and hails from Chagrin Falls, OH.

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).

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.

Christie has already had a serious brush with Potomac fever, with the New Jersey governor bowing out of the White House race this year, much to the chagrin of Island boosters who wanted to see him take the plunge.

(Paterson said immediately afterward that he was «disappointed, stunned and frankly chagrined» at the legislature's actions, and responded as best he could, with what amounts to a dramatic gesture: thousands of line - item vetoes of the legislature's budget that, relative to the overall amounts at stake, don't add up to much at all.)

The Senate Republicans have already taken out an insurance policy on whatever 2016 may bring in the form of an ongoing relationship with Brooklyn Democratic Sen. Simcha Felder, who continues to caucus with the GOPl; and with the IDC, whose leader, Sen. Jeff Klein, has been included in this year's budget negotiations — much to the chagrin of the Senate Democrats, who are pushing to have their leader, Sen. Andrea Stewart - Cousins, included as well.

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.

When Gov. Andrew Cuomo called special elections (much to the chagrin of the good government advocates and the New York Times) to run concurrent with the Sept. 13 primary to fill six vacant Assembly seats and the House seat formerly held by ex-Rep.

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.

Parts of the statement read, «To our chagrin, the mother of the baby of the year said her husband lied with his claims adding that the envelope containing the cash gift from the Wife of the Governor of Osun, Alhaja Sherifat Aregbesola, was sealed and intact when it was delivered to her.

The city Department of Homeless Services began moving homeless families into the new St. Peter's Avenue facility on Aug. 21, much to the chagrin of local merchants, who contend that the neighborhood is already laden with social services programs.

Chagrined but not defeated, the researchers at Bell Labs soon bested Hughes with a laser that ran continuously, rather than in pulses (they replaced the flash lamp with an arc lamp).

She also have overnight oats with chia and coconut milk before she left her apartment in Copenhagen, and brought a tub of cooked cauliflower she'd been recipe testing onto the plane to eat mid-flight, much to the chagrin of her fellow passengers.

Perhaps more than any other spot in the Okanagan, Vernon is well populated with antique and collectible shops (though, much to my chagrin, no actual vintage clothing stores these days), several of which are located within a short walking distance of each other in the downtown business core.

Much to our chagrin, some were even worn with blatant disregard to opacity, outside the gym, and in lieu of traditional bottoms — an alarming and widespread practice that went on to launch a nationwide debate on whether leggings should be worn solo.

I realized, with great chagrin, that I didn't make it to a single beach day this summer; not one.

Especially when I'm on vacation - I want to capture each memory I'm making to share with you (even at the chagrin of my darling hubby!)

If anything, we may hope for a further qualitative and quantitative tightening of the schedule so that the event does not overlap with the Milan men's shows like it did this season, to the chagrin of many international editors who had to leave one of the world's most beautiful cities a few days early.

It's no secret that I have a love affair with JCrew, despite their rising prices and the chagrin of my wallet and husband.

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.

The movie's only vaguely human presence is Sharon Horgan (the gifted writer and star of TV's «Catastrophe»), who gazes upon the manufactured gags with an air of chagrin.

Arcade Fire proved to us with Reflektor that they weren't afraid to shake it up, and much to the chagrin of many long - time fans, they doubled - down on the LCD Soundsystem influenced indie disco / funk sound that James Murphy helped them create before.

Alexander spends a great deal of time there — taking in the culture claiming its riches and marrying a Bactrian princess Roxane (Rosario Dawson)-- much to the chagrin of his Macedonian generals who are stuck in this foreign land with their king.

Obliged by the script to shoot down Martin in one scene, Tommy discovers to his chagrin that his «prop» gun has been filled with real bullets.