be displeased by

Example Sentences

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On sending to Mr. Hallam a copy of the Review in which it appeared,  I expressed my hope that he would not be displeased by what I had done.

From Spare Hours by Brown, John

Dom Geronimo, who lost no word of the interview, seemed to be displeased by Mowbray’s adroit distinction between the occupant of the throne and a prince of the royal blood.

From The Great Mogul by Tracy, Louis

I have already had reason to say that Isabel knew her husband to be displeased by the continuance of Ralph's visit to Rome.

From The Portrait of a Lady — Volume 2 by James, Henry

I thought that you would not be displeased by it, as a proof of grateful regard from me.

From The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1 of 2) by Kenyon, Frederic G. (Frederic George), Sir

In order that you may not be displeased by any further unavoidable correspondence between me and Colonel Osborne, I have written to him a note, which I now send to you.

From He Knew He Was Right by Trollope, Anthony