Sentence examples for let a chance from inspiring English sources

The main animating force of Arsenal's play was the desire not to let a chance go floating by.

Bernard, le blaireau, the badger, winner of five Tours, was a man who would never have let a chance like yesterday's go begging; Sébastien is no relation, clearly.

Dominic Parsons let a chance of a podium finish slip by finishing fourth in the men's race for the second straight week.

Facing defeat against Anna-Lena Friedsam, Victoria Azarenka, Sloane Stephens and Safarova, who was appearing in her first grand slam final, she willed herself to victory, determined not to let a chance of a title go by.

Williams, the North Carolina coach, figured to be teary after the Tar Heels let a chance at their 19th Final Four appearance slip away in the final minutes on Sunday against Kansas.

With the momentum on Baker's side, the American let a chance to gain a break point in the first game slip away as he over-hit a backhand down the line.

It was a pivotal moment for Hong Kong, with all sides letting a chance at compromise slip by and digging in for what has been a prolonged stalemate.

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, whose corporate parties are the stuff of legend, rarely lets a chance to be the host of a party pass him by, and this convention will be no exception.

"I let a great chance slip through my fingers today, and I know it".

Down, who have not won an Ulster title for 20 years, will feel they let a glorious chance slip through their fingers.

It should have been 2-0, but Chris Brunt let a great chance slip by when his shot skimmed off the near post.