In one area he did, reluctantly, take steps to improve upon his lack of natural gifts.

The following statement was released to radio station Triple J upon the band's lack of appearance at a scheduled interview:

The narrator laments upon adults' lack of creative understanding.

In fact, she wasn't hungry at all, although she ate what was on her plate, otherwise he would comment upon her lack of appetite.

"I trust you understand that my presence is not a reflection upon my lack of trust in you, but a necessity created by your predecessor."

He expounded upon his lack of respect for Joffre whom he called a "sapper," a mere engineer.

Lewis looked down at his beer and reflected sadly upon his lack of any literary education.

I bet upon your lack of virginity as well as your complaisance.

Carrie rather sympathised with his efforts and thought nothing upon her lack of entertainment such as she had enjoyed in Chicago.

Once again I ruefully reflected upon my own lack of experience back then that had allowed Maris to escape me!