1.   But first the Mets have to overcome their penchant for beating themselves.

2.   The Trojans are trying to overcome their penchant for dropped passes, which cost them two possible touchdowns against Washington State last Saturday.

3.   He has worked hard to overcome his penchant for dropping passes.

4.   If Hughes can overcome a penchant for sloppy technique on her jumps, she is a threat for any medal.

5.   The Jets, who only recently have overcome a penchant for slow starts, were nearly unstoppable in the first half.