Example sentences of "disappointed [conj] [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Scarborough were disappointed that a deep frost on their ground — named , ironically , after frozen food manufacturers McCain denied them the chance to face Arsenal . |
| 2 | Others interpreted the troop withdrawals in the east not as the tactical manoeuvres devised by Hitler , but as moves ‘ dictated ’ by the Russians , and many were disappointed that no precise details were given about retaliation . |
| 3 | Sir , I was disappointed that no Lonely Planet guidebooks featured in your Travel Guides Bookseller list ( 26th March ) . |
| 4 | I was also disappointed that no mention was made in the Queen 's Speech of one of the major consequences of the Gulf war — the plight of the Kurdish people throughout the region . |
| 5 | ‘ I was disappointed that the situation had to arise at all , ’ he said . |
| 6 | The reader is never bored — but could be disappointed that the book does not go beyond its 120 pages . |
| 7 | He was only disappointed that the legislation bent over backwards to accommodate those against . |
| 8 | Although the association recommends acceptance , its leaders are sceptical that the 5,000 members will agree , and disappointed that the offer was not increased to 10 per cent during 22 hours of talks . |
| 9 | Mr and Mrs Lamplugh said : ‘ We are naturally disappointed that the council has refused to express a view on the statements we complained about , but has not upheld our complaint because they consider it was not appropriate . ’ |
| 10 | Joyce scholars were also disappointed that the archive does not contain any of the erotic letters reputedly written in 1909 by his wife , Nora , which are thought to have inspired the character Molly Bloom in Ulysses , his most famous novel . |
| 11 | Guy 's Hospital colleagues were particularly disappointed that the project could not be carried out in Southwark , and it was therefore agreed that we should seek a similar , inner London , largely working-class borough with an established psychogeriatric service , so that findings might be applicable to the Southwark situation . |
| 12 | Tom Brock , secretary of the British Robot Association , says he is disappointed that the number of robot firms has failed to increase . |
| 13 | I was disappointed that the valve did n't seem to play as big a part in the sound as I was hoping , so maybe Hughes & Kettner should look at giving this part of the Attax a tweak or two . |
| 14 | ‘ We were very disappointed that the Department turned down our group 's request to fund a national study . |
| 15 | Although next week 's show concentrates on Aids issues , LAURIE YOUNG , 13 , was disappointed that the first programme failed to address the problem . |
| 16 | ‘ Personally , I am disappointed that The Stock Exchange has indicated that it is not interested in following this route . ’ |
| 17 | He may well be disappointed that the whole thing seems likely to fizzle out as death by misadventure . ’ |
| 18 | I was disappointed that the water-wheel had gone — the kitchen had been built over the pit which had housed it . |
| 19 | He is particularly disappointed that the Chancellor did not address important submissions made by the National Farmers ' Union . |
| 20 | Having failed on it myself , I 'm disappointed that the barrier wall was mixed climbed , ending another vigil . |
| 21 | I need first team football and I 'm disappointed that the loan period to Middlesbrough did not materialise . ’ |
| 22 | Francis is disappointed that the chance to change football for the good with the introduction of the Premier League has been wasted . |
| 23 | Hotels , restaurants and other local businesses are known to have been deeply disappointed that the city failed to make a suitable offer which might have persuaded the Baron to forestall or reconsider his new arrangements in Madrid . |
| 24 | Many bidders were disappointed that the Lockheed Constellation did not arrive due to mechanical difficulties . |
| 25 | I was disappointed that the otherwise excellent article on Catherine Destivelle 's recent ascent of the Dru was spoiled by the description of ‘ her brief career as a competition rock bimbo . ’ |
| 26 | All the organisations interested in penal reform are disappointed that the Criminal Justice Bill did not pass into law before the outbreak of war and will immediately on the termination of hostilities in Europe bring pressure to bear on the Government to reintroduce that Bill , with or without amendment . |
| 27 | In the early days I had been a bit disappointed that the NUJ had n't immediately leapt to John 's defence , but ever since I had first been to see the General Secretary , Harry Conroy , and his assistant , Tom Nash , the union had done what it could to respond to what was asked of them . |
| 28 | was deeply disappointed that the shrink |
| 29 | Lady Wagner , who spoke at the conference said : ‘ I am extremely disappointed that the minister did not announce the setting up of a new group to take on from where we are now . ’ |
| 30 | However many of the group 's participants were extremely disappointed that the Chairmen of the Welsh Development Agency and the Development Board for Rural Wales withdrew their support from the statement just before its publication , despite their officers having contributed fully to its preparation . |