Sentence examples for seizing chances from inspiring English sources

When Joe Torre managed the Yankees to four championships in five seasons, he emphasized the significance of seizing chances when they appeared.

Initially he looked to be the player most unfortunate to miss out on the all-star game, but injuries have given him his shot, and he's a player with a history of seizing chances.

But Ray was making up for lost time, seizing chances (a reading, a lecture, a book signing, a foreign promotional tour, a U.S.I.A. "ambassadorship") in the plenteous spirit in which they came to him — as the frank rewards of his good work.

I don't know how long it'll take but we're now seeing Muslim women seizing chances: to reclaim the right to define ourselves and our voices.

Both were opportunists, Napoleon seizing chance in the military realm and Trump in the business world.

But equally a goalkeeper who saves shots is just as valuable as a striker who seizes chances.

But the Mets need more nights like this to revive their season, many more nights when they seize chances.

At other times, they seized chances to be nice to one another, with Mr. Edwards flattering Mr. Obama and Mrs. Clinton being playful in discussing her likability.

Do you know how to recognize and seize chances to move into a better role, change an untenable situation, or ensure that you get credit for extra work?

Because being disruptive -- in terms of being willing to take chances and step out ahead of the crowd, to seize chances and be seen -- takes commitment.

He's seizing his chances and keeping his head.