Sentence examples for squandered opportunity from inspiring English sources

He winds up with an intriguing but uneven book, representing a largely squandered opportunity.

Many more injustices exist "over there," in developing nations, that result in millions of preventable deaths and lifetimes of wasted talent and squandered opportunity.

Call it what you will, squandered opportunity or a failure of our society to capitalise on the potential of so many, it is dangerous to promise so much and yet offer so little.

President Barack Obama squandered opportunity by failing to make the case for trade for his first five years in office; now the president's window for passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is closing.

CHICAGO — After failing to capitalize on their fast start in Sunday's rain-soaked game at Soldier Field, the Washington Redskins seemed to be spinning another sad tale of squandered opportunity — one that would extend their winless streak on the road and deal a major blow to their playoff hopes.

It's an extravagantly squandered opportunity".

The Yankees' hitters squandered opportunities.

Both players squandered opportunities to break out of the tight battle.

After Rodriguez's homer, the Yankees squandered opportunities to add runs.

EVEN under the control of AEA, Rand McNally squandered opportunities to advance its technology, competitors say.

At first Mr. Kennedy haltingly mentioned Mr. Carter's failed leadership and squandered opportunities.