Example sentences of "had one chance " in BNC.

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1 Until recently , competitors only had one chance to win because it was only open to men in their first year after indenture to the Company of Watermen and Lightermen — so winning the buckled shoes , white stockings , silver badge and scull cap which complete the scarlet raiment is no mean feat .
2 We had one chance to get it right and , thank God , we succeeded .
3 Cantona had one chance in the game when his shot hit a defender .
4 ‘ They only had one chance , ’ she says .
5 At the end of each game they had one chance and one chance only to answer the riddle they had been set .
6 Winners selected in the draw had one chance , and one only , to net a basket from the half court line during a Lakers match .
7 That 's right , yes I mean , the goalkeeper was fantastic first half , and really we only had one chance second half , and he made a great save from Fossey. erm First half , it was a case of just throwing himself into the right area and the ball was hitting his body and you know , he was just a good example of how to be a good goalkeeper .
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