Sentence examples for chances by a from inspiring English sources

When Schoeneweis registered the final out, his save was the first in 12 chances by a pitcher not named Wagner.

Baltimore's Mike Bordick broke Cal Ripken's major league record for consecutive errorless chances by a shortstop, throwing out the leadoff hitter Shannon Stewart on a grounder in the first inning to run his string to 429.

Now, at the turn of the 21st century, the buildings are a crumbling tapestry of a half century of New York architecture, giving the architectural pilgrim who chances by a sudden frisson, like an antiques dealer who spots a Georgian highboy in the dusty reaches of a farm cellar.

Having a trademark boosts a firm's chances by a factor of 5. Having patents multiplies the chances 25 times.

He set an MLB record for the most fielding chances by a shortstop in a season (984).

The personal statement plays a role in determining who gets an interview, and you can greatly improve your chances by submitting a well-written and interesting essay.

Taking a seat to watch Drunk History is not unlike taking your chances by picking a barstool.

Everton's best chance by a distance.

In "Consequences," crucial encounters occur by sheer chance, by a hair's breadth.

Who wrote the novel in which a bad boy at school is given a second chance by a stable manager?

Overwhelmed by college life, she failed three of her first four courses -- and was given a second chance by a kind and wise dean.