Sentence examples for general consternation from inspiring English sources
William Smith was deeply disturbed by the abrupt turn of events to radical action: "a general consternation and disgust works among the people".
Nonetheless, there was general consternation in Congress over the introduction of more fissionable material into the highly volatile Middle East Sadat, for his part, insists that Egypt requires nuclear energy in order to break free from its ancient poverty & become a modern power.
Given England's recent record as well as their lack of success in World Cups since the first one 40 years ago, there is not much to be optimistic about except that the flawed format of the tournament enables a team to race up on the rails in the final 10 days to general consternation.
In his ruling, Moniz tried to address that line of criticism, and the general consternation on the part of some observers at the "novel" legal principles in play.
"Despite the general surprise and consternation, those present found themselves obliged to follow through".
Two execution-style gangland murders in the space of a week – one at a crowded boxing event at a hotel in the Irish capital – have caused widespread shock and just weeks before a general election, political consternation.
That has caused "terrible consternation," Attorney General Christine O. Gregoire of Washington told the energy panel today.
That document appeared only after McClellan's narrow victory at Antietam -- after which, to Lincoln's consternation, the general failed to pursue the Confederates aggressively.
It's the culmination of a long and illuminating day spent with Davey, who to general surprise (and some consternation among those who thought he was ill-qualified) took over as Radio 3 controller earlier this year, having previously been chief executive of Arts Council England.
Just as undeniably, they have generated controversy and consternation.
Throughout the mountain stages of the Tour de France, the French television commentators watched Adam Yates climbing at the back of the general classification contenders group with consternation.
