For the prosecutors, the case was both a political embarrassment and a professional frustration - a failed effort to hold a mob responsible for its actions.

This was not the first time that 44-year-old Alfred (Butch) Beard had to experience a mix of professional and personal frustrations.

But despite her good fortune, Marion apparently sometimes suffered the same professional frustrations as her modern-day counterparts.

He spoke of professional frustration, but endorsed the system.

But it was the personal and professional frustration that nagged at her most.

Vierne had faced a lifetime of professional frustration, sickness, blindness, loss of family and friends, and disappointments.

Although his high-minded life was full of good works and gifted observations from nature, however, it ended in poverty and professional frustration.

His suicide note indicated professional frustration may have been a factor in his death.

"The Days" examines the personal boredom and professional frustration of two painters in their 20's, an unmarried couple who have been together since art school.

Tyrone's voice echoed a professional frustration.