Sentence examples for were distressed by from inspiring English sources

We were distressed by the planners' disregard for the convenience of the audience.

They were distressed by my behaviour, but they weren't really able to do anything about it.

But Palestinians were distressed by it, as well as by the more cautious, lawyerly remarks of Mr. Sharon.

We were distressed by reports late Thursday night that Senate Republicans were close to scuttling the deal.

After the hearing, the family said they were "distressed" by the rioting in the wake of his death.

Money managers were distressed by the collection of profit warnings issued after the market's close on Monday.

We are distressed by this also".

Both friends and family are distressed by their split.

She was distressed by her inability to write original plots".

No doubt, Davis was distressed by the news.

I'm distressed by the evident referees' mistakes".