Sentence examples for secure playoff from inspiring English sources

The Flyers had dropped five straight and seven of eight, putting their seemingly secure playoff chances in jeopardy.

If these pitchers were with contenders, they could go a long way toward helping secure playoff spots.

• Anthony, meanwhile, should be happy now and is skilled enough to go on a tear that might even elevate the Knicks into a more secure playoff standing.

The Reds and the Nationals have exceeded expectations but the Orioles and A's came out of nowhere to secure playoff berths.

It'll be quite a battle between the Seahawks and Cardinals for the division title, though I fully expect both teams to secure playoff spots.

By Thanksgiving weekend last year, the N.F.L. had issued its first byzantine sequence of events necessary for the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints to secure playoff spots.

Call it parity or mediocrity, but only the New England Patriots, the Atlanta Falcons and the Pittsburgh Steelers have secured playoff spots in the 12-team field.

Iona, Quinnipiac, Canisius, Connecticut and Sacred Heart have also secured playoff berths; Army, American International and Fairfield will play for the two remaining playoff spots this weekend.

It was their second consecutive defeat of a conference power and improved their record since Dec. 6 to 18-14 againsteamsms that have already secured playoff berths or still have a legitimate postseason shot.

East and secure a playoff spot.

The Ravens needed a win to secure a playoff spot.