Sentence examples for groups were disappointed from inspiring English sources

But some advocacy groups were disappointed.

Environmental groups were disappointed to learn of yet another delay.

Business groups were disappointed that they would be forced not just to publish their pay gaps but have them ranked in a league table.

Though the Obama administration previously signaled that it would continue the use of renditions, some civil liberties groups were disappointed because, as a presidential candidate, Mr. Obama had strongly suggested he might end the practice.

David Goldfarb, a lawyer for the Historic Districts Council, said both preservation groups were disappointed, and might appeal to a higher court if they were not able to have fruitful discussions with N.Y.U.

But some consumer groups were disappointed that the F.D.A.'s restrictions extended only to sulfites used to preserve the color and texture of fresh vegetables and fruits, not to those in prepared potatoes, dried fruit, shrimp and wine.

Having hoped for a champion, the MDC and human-rights groups are disappointed.

Local thinktanks such as Icefi and activist groups are disappointed that the issue of free-trade zones and the maquila exemptions, which provide tax free status – ostensibly given to promote the manufacture of exports, but covering everything from mining to telecommunications – remain untouched.

Conservation groups are disappointed that the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) isn't doing more to halt the overfishing of bluefin tuna.

Members of the group were disappointed but not angry when the objections to the zoning exception arose.

Instructors (who are also colleagues and friends) in the traditional gen ed science courses that served as our comparison group were disappointed their students showed no improvement in critical thinking after a semester of science.