Sentence examples for lost its shot from inspiring English sources

The school lost its shot at a contract and now operates on its own.

While no team made a legitimate run at being a No. 1 seed in the N.C.A.A. Tournament, Michigan State (24-7) and Ohio State (25-6) have good chances of being a No. 2. Michigan State needs to recover from dropping the final two games of the regular season — and losing its shot at winning the title outright.

Another play, Nicky Silver's comedy "The Lyons," lost its one shot at a Tony on Sunday: best actress in a play for Linda Lavin.

"American Idol" lost its ninth shot at winning, this time for a season in which it successfully navigated the loss of key judge Simon Cowell.

In doing so, it's lost its USP: persuading big shots to turn up in June has proved well-nigh impossible.

Zach Randolph had 15 points and 15 rebounds but had little help as Memphis lost its second straight and shot terribly.

If Abraham Lincoln had been an athlete, someone would have deep-sixed him as soon as his hook shot had lost its bite.

Illinois trailed most of the game -- never by more than 8 points -- but missed its last eight shots and lost its third game in a row.

The shot also loses its novelty after the second or third time it is used.

With no more head to head games with the Gaels left on the schedule, the Bulldogs will have to win out and hope St . Marys loses its games to have a shot at the W.C.C. title.

Spencer and Venerable, ordered to join the attack, were unable to take up their intended positions due to the absence of wind, Venerable losing its mizen-topmast to French shot as Hood attempted to wear his ship around.