Sentence examples for were frustrated as from inspiring English sources

The Confederacy built ships designed as smaller versions of the Virginia, many of which saw action, but their attempts to buy ironclads overseas were frustrated as European nations confiscated ships being built for the Confederacy — especially in Russia, the only country to openly support the Union through the war.

Asked if he meant American diplomats were frustrated as well, he added: "I think everyone is".

Environmental groups were frustrated as well to see another oil spill after the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

"We are frustrated and I know that airport operators and secretaries [of transportation] around the country were frustrated as well," Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation Jeffrey Mullan said, shortly before the deal was announced.

They were frustrated as conservative politicians in exile were recognised as legitimate rulers.

Skyline Drive leaf-peepers were frustrated as conditions forced the Shenandoah National Park sightseeing road to close.

This is a series finale certain to divide opinion, with those seeking revelations likely to be frustrated (as was the case when it aired in France).

"We're frustrated as anybody by the delays in publication of the Chilcot report but the Chilcot inquiry is and it quite properly must remain, an independent inquiry".

I'm frustrated as I'm a fan as well.

"I'm frustrated as they were three very important points at home," Pellegrini added.

"I'm frustrated as I couldn't see them winning the game and they got given a lifeline.