Sentence examples for were concerned to learn from inspiring English sources

"They were both very upset by the arrests and were concerned to learn what kind of charges they would be facing," said Mr. Oliver.

"We were concerned to learn during the course of our follow-up inquiry that, although the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence unequivocally recommended a minimum price per unit of alcohol in its 2010 guidance, no action has been taken to implement this … we believe ministers have a responsibility to explain why".

When the studio learned of the other two Lad novels, Further Adventures of Lad and Lad of Sunnybank, they were concerned to learn that Dutton had the rights to only the first novel, as they were hoping the film would be successful enough to develop a sequel and possibly a television series.

"I was concerned to learn of this morning's crash," he said.

Sikhs will be concerned to learn that some files have been destroyed.

She said she was "concerned to learn of some of the actions of those that joined the party".

"I have been concerned to learn that there have been unpleasant exchanges, in particular, personal, unpleasant exchanges to Jewish groups that have come to participate," said Mrs. Robinson, who is the secretary general of the conference.

While Matt Smith has been enjoying favourable reviews after his first outing as Doctor Who, Pandora is concerned to learn that the Time Lord's new companion, Karen Gillan, has already been subjected to an unfortunate backlash.

Burra, exempted from service on account of his chronic ill-health, was concerned to learn in 1940 of a severe shortage of paintbrushes: apparently they had been bought up by servicemen keen to fill their long evenings under canvas.

As they debate the final amendments to the housing and regeneration bill today, members of the House of Lords may be concerned to learn that some housing associations are continuing to evict tenants for rent arrears without allowing the courts to exercise any discretion.

"The Committee was concerned to learn of this additional email account from the news media, rather than from you, in your closed interview.