Sentence examples for failed to secure a first down from inspiring English sources

Trailing by 16-0, the defending champion Seattle Seahawks had failed to secure a first down in enemy territory, and lined up for a routine three-point field goal.

Six times since 1945 a party has tried, and five times failed, to secure a third consecutive presidential term.

Despite her strong favourability ratings, Notley becomes the first premier in the province's history to fail to secure a second term.

One dive towards Nick Evans failed to secure a charge-down but it convinced Moody that he is none the worse for his ordeal.

United States snowboarder Shaun White failed to secure a historic third consecutive Winter Olympic halfpipe gold, finishing fourth in Sochi.

In the first round of voting on Monday, Mr Aoun failed to secure a two-thirds majority among the 127 MPs present.

The 29-year-old has just finished the second season of a three-year contract, but has failed to secure a regular first-team spot.

He joined the Minstermen in the summer following his release from Watford but has failed to secure a regular first-team place.

Its prime minister, Najib Razak, was recently re-elected, but the governing coalition failed to secure a majority vote for the first time in 44 years.

Last month, Scotland failed to secure a place at the World Twenty20, finishing seventh in the qualifying tournament.

Many had expected Italy's prime minister to stand down if he failed to secure a sufficiently large majority.