Sentence examples for distressing lack of from inspiring English sources

Instead of a second bite of a too-dry Linzer torte, with a distressing lack of jam, the authority raises a finger and says, "Another Lammsbräu, please".

(He's already showing a distressing lack of concern over whether his cherished eggheads bend the rules, like Tim Geithner's not paying all his taxes, because, after all, they're the Best and the Brightest, not ordinary folk).

The answer, aside from the extraordinarily slow and complex judiciary and a distressing lack of truly independent journalism, is that Mr. Berlusconi's political instincts mesh perfectly with the collective determination not to face the truth, which again combines with deep fear that a more serious leader might ask too much of them.

McKinley found a distressing lack of resources that helped adults find the right care providers for elderly parents.

For them, though articulated differently, the "excessive reliance" concern was a "tired" argument that reflects a "distressing lack of confidence in the intelligence of the average American".

I spoke to "BSG" executive producer Ron Moore recently about the distressing lack of sci-fi shows that are willing to use the genre to explore moral and political dilemmas, and it's early days yet, but it's heartening to see that "The 100" doesn't shy away from those kinds of knotty problems and the difficult consequences of its' characters actions.

What's particularly distressing about the lack of access to care is how effective treatment can be — up to 90percentt of people who receive treatment experience an improvement in their symptoms.

Traumatic experiences of new mothers left to care for their babies following caesarean surgery are described, as are distressing stories describing lack of support with breast feeding.

This situation has been made all the more distressing by the apparent lack of concern shown by the US intelligence and military authorities in taking Aulaqi's influence seriously.

Fatigue in childhood cancer is a pervasive and distressing symptom described as a "lack of energy".

Most distressing seemed to be the lack of clear information and advice available.