Against O'Sullivan, the 28-year-old from Tiptree was undone by a failure to make the most of a number of opportunities that came his way as his opponent struggled to hit top gear.
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For some, it is a way to make the most of a loyal fanbase as their careers head south.
After failing to make a profit on most of its titles, some of which sold fewer than 100 copies, co-founder Peter Collingridge quit the app business.
When we see our goals in terms of what we can gain, rather than what we might lose, we are more likely to see a doomed endeavor for what it is, and try to make the most of a bad situation.
McLean had already hit the bar with a powerful drive before some poor defending allowed Mackail-Smith to make the most of a deflection in the Newcastle area and head in from six yards.
We are and have always been a nation of opportunity -- a nation that believes in giving everyone a chance to make the most of their own lives.
And he has devoted his time and energies to talking about what his own experiences have meant to him and what he has learned -- to encourage each and every one of us that the way to make the most of our talents is to make a difference in the lives of others.
To take advantage of its camera capabilities, the Nokia Lumia 822 supports a suite of features to make the most out of photos and videos, available on the Windows Phone Store for download.
The tour continues with a butchery skills master class at the Taste Tradition butchery 13km away in the market town of Thirsk, where participants learn how to butcher a pig and make the most of each of the cuts, while preparing half an uncooked pig to take home and enjoy.
There are few experiences in life more rewarding than seeing someone make the most of a second chance.
You are so refreshed, in fact, that you are in the mood to make the most of a warm 24-hour Emirati stopover.
Next, make a list of your most important long-term goals and calculate how much you need to save towards them.
If you can't afford to pay everything at one time then you need to make a list of the most important debts.
Desperate to make a move and cursed most of the morning with lousy cards, I began bluffing heavily, and successfully, scratching back near even.
There are millions of girls and boys in countries near and far who are looking for a way to make the most of their lives.
Most marketers and product strategists are still struggling to figure out how to bridge the mobile monetization gap and make the most of a complex and fragmented smartphone OS ecosystem.
Ngog had the arduous task of leading the Liverpool line almost single-handedly and, while he worked tirelessly, he failed to make the most of a rare chance which came his way.
Many of the boys, including yours truly, are taking the opportunity to get back to our homes to see family and friends and make the most of a very rare free weekend.
St Mirren failed to make the most of a number of corners in a game low on action, having failed to win in the SPL since their trip to the Falkirk Stadium two months earlier, while the bottom-placed Bairns had only won once all season in the league.
Even if this research goes nowhere, there is plenty of opportunity to make a buck helping people get the most out of their slumber.
While most people in this country struggle to make ends meet, a few of the most affluent citizens and corporations enjoy tax breaks and loopholes that nobody else gets.
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But here is what every American knows: While most people in this country struggle to make ends meet, a few of the most affluent citizens and most profitable corporations enjoy tax breaks and loopholes that nobody else gets.
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The effect of the two intertwined has been to make something of a mess of the statistics about the most popular news stories.
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While the majority of donors surveyed expressed a desire to give to reputable organizations that make the most of their gifts, only one-third said that they conduct research on an organization before making a contribution.
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Home to over 10 million people, the best policy is to make the most of just a few of the city's districts.
It's a silly critique, purely on substantive grounds, and it's not as if appointing a CEO will make most of these critics quiet down.
The same lack of self-doubt that makes Mr Dunlap so successful in the sickest firms would make such a man disastrous in most of the rest.
Obesity is one of the worst choices a person can make and one of the most dangerous habits to maintain.
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One of the most troubling characteristics of those who make a living doing arms control and other feats of diplomatic derring-do is their tendency to dissemble about the true nature of things.
With last weeks American Airlines computer debacle forcing the cancelation of 745 flights and this weeks Lufthansa worker strike causing them to cancel all but 32 of their 1, 700 flights, it seemed appropriate to share a list of the top 5 Free apps to make the most of your airport delay.
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