Sentence examples for a shot to contend from inspiring English sources

Additions: Elton Brand, Obinna Ekezie Losses: Cherokee Parks, Zendon Hamilton SEATTLE SUPERSONICS Last season: 44-38 Outlook: Gary Payton and Vin Baker used to be the biggest reasons the Sonics had a shot to contend in the West.

The Brewers have played better lately, but they still seem like a long shot to contend now -- and an even longer shot to retain Fielder, whose agent is Scott Boras, when he becomes a free agent after the 2011 season.

Not since the Bobby Cremins era has Georgia Tech posted a 20-victory season or arrived at the N.C.A.A. tournament with a legitimate shot to contend for the championship.

Goalkeeper Morgan De Sanctis – another new signing, from Napoli – was sharp in claiming crosses from Will Johnson and Brad Davis, but had not shots to contend with.

" He decided to give it a shot.

A shot to commemorate the final gig?

"He has a shot to win now.

"Sling a shot to see a shot?

However worthy the mission and however gifted the prodigy, Ishikawa remains a long-shot even to contend at Augusta, where he missed the cut in his first two appearances.

In a weaker division (like the N.F.C. West), they might have a shot at contending.

Gordon and Andy have a lot to contend with.