Sentence examples for nearly squandered from inspiring English sources

Eisley nearly squandered it, turning the ball over twice.

The 76ers nearly squandered an 11-point lead with less than five minutes to play.

When the Nets nearly squandered another double-digit lead in the fourth quarter, Barkley's comments did not seem unfair.

Cleveland slowed the pace down the stretch, looking to milk the clock, and nearly squandered the big lead.

The Cougars (10-1), who nearly squandered a 20-point second-half lead, withstood a furious rally by the Bears for their fifth straight win.

"We won't be chasing points," Dixon said, recalling 2008, when he nearly squandered a 78-point lead to Castroneves over the final three races.

Despite nearly squandering their lead, the Huskies are among the most talented teams in the country, to say nothing of the conference.

Most impressive of all, the Rangers, after nearly squandering a three-goal lead, settled down and held on for a 4-2 victoverover the Florida Panthers.

Juan Rincon (4-6) pithree three perfect innings for the Twins after starter Johan Santana faltered for the first time in a month, nearly squandering an 8-2 lead.

STATE 70 Trevor Booker had 20 points, and No. 24 Clemson (15-3, 3-1 A.C.C). held on to win at North Carolina State (12-6, 1-3) despite nearly squandering a 21-point lead.

at Indiana 112, Detroit 104: Paul George scored 30 points, and the Pacers held after nearly squandering a 20-point lead.