Sentence examples for although, regrettable from inspiring English sources

Martin Baggs, the chief executive of Thames Water, said: "Imposing restrictions on the use of hosepipes, although regrettable, is the most sensible and responsible next step in encouraging everyone to use less water so we can maintain supplies for as long as it stays dry, and reduce the risk of more serious restrictions later in the year".

Be honest, I don't look at all like the head of the PTA, do I?" "Then, later, when Police Chief Gates said that the beating, although regrettable, could be the vehicle that would get me on the road to the good life, everything became clear.

However, the allocated period for the implementation of these additional elements by the Autonomic Communities expired in February 2009 and, although regrettable, this has allowed us time to formally reflect on the views and opinions of our Tutors, the results of which may hopefully be taken into count in their final deliberations.

The food itself was generally exemplary, although there were regrettable lapses there, too.

Gay rights advocates praised the law, while a watchdog group, SOS Homophobie, said that France "has taken a great step forward today, although it is regrettable that it was taken in a climate of bad faith and homophobic violence".

Ms. Immergut said that "although it is regrettable that the new information" about the fingerprint "came to light just now, I can assure you that we moved immediately to remedy the situation".

MIKE BROST Shorewood, Wis., July 3, 2012 Although it is regrettable that most major acts of legislation now require a filibuster-proof 60 percent vote in the Senate, the idea that a "supermajority" should be required to make radical changes in American democracy does have some merit.

Re "Death Toll Rises in Egyptian Bombings" (front page, July 24) and "5 Shots in a Train Car Leave Londoners Shaken" (front page, July 23): As the tragic events in London and Egypt unfold, it is not surprising, although it is regrettable, that frightened and worried people who see themselves as potential victims may react with sweeping condemnations of entire ethnic or religious groups.

Although it was regrettable that students could not be given a choice of debate topics, it was considered important to limit the degree of variability between each group.

The acting is mostly regrettable, although Evans wisely chooses to underplay his increasingly ludicrous (and overwritten) role, which helps keep the engine running even when it threatens to sputter.

And although politicians' pusillanimity is regrettable, it is not up to unelected central bankers to punish them.