Sentence examples for a deplorable position from inspiring English sources

Its foreign minister, Hubert Vedrine, said Austria would put itself in a "deplorable position" with Mr. Haider in government.

A spokeswoman for France's foreign ministry said Austria would put itself into a "deplorable position" if Mr Haider joined the government.

Thus, while Wilson came to France intent on bringing a "just and lasting peace" to Europe, he "put himself in the deplorable position of the benefactor who wishes to restore the eyesight of a patient but does not know the construction of the eye and has neglected to learn the necessary methods of operation".

Sir Martin Rees, Britain's astronomer royal, said he "fully supported" Marcy's position and called the ban "a deplorable 'own goal' by the US".

Housing remains a deplorable problem.

This reveals a deplorable ignorance.

This reveals a deplorable lack of discernment.

"It's a deplorable political ploy," Mr. Turner said.

"It's an escalation of a deplorable practice".

Amnesty International described the execution as "a deplorable act".

It's a deplorable period for hockey, actually.