Sentence examples for perhaps a shame from inspiring English sources

Such a measure was not in the Johnson manifesto which is, perhaps, a shame.

But the economic crisis put paid to the grandiose scheme, which is perhaps a shame.

It was perhaps a shame nobody famous chose to speak up for youth centres, swimming pools, respite care for disabled children, or road-sweepers.

The new game looks promising, though it is perhaps a shame that futuristic weapons and inventions such as laser guns are still apparent after Black Ops II and Ghosts failed to inspire.

Given this gambit – a tacit acknowledgement that records in this century are often little more than powerful promotional tools for live shows – it's perhaps a shame that the band don't risk more: Every Breaking Wave or Song For Someone – this is Classic U2, the Edge's chiming guitar setting the scene for the endearing hopey-changey thing that has become the singer's speciality.

"His role was important and I think, perhaps, it's a shame that's he's been missed out".

Perhaps it was a shame not to have more French speakers in the cast, but with the lineup of voices also including David Kempster's burly yet elegant baritone and the cavernous, distinctive basses of Brindley Sherratt and Clive Bayley, that wasn't much of a drawback.

Perhaps it's a shame Alexander doesn't feel more real, but this larger than life portrayal allows Renault to indulge in some enjoyably florid descriptions of the young man's grace and beauty – and especially his ability to scare the hell out of people just by looking askance at them.

Perhaps it's a shame Glass only just came across VC Fred Wilson's advice.

"I felt they were carrying a weight, perhaps a sense of shame," she said.

"It was perhaps a bit of shame to not open up the distance more on Froome because with a rider of that quality you always have to try and have as much of a gap as possible," he said.