41.   That speed never abandoned him, even as he reached an age at which athletes normally lose a few steps.

42.   There is concern that Smith has lost a step since his tendon injury.

43.   They also believed Sparks had lost a step and was not worthy of a contract extension.

44.   They are waiting for me to lose a step.

45.   This whole episode is evidence that Al has lost a step over the years.

46.   Two National Football Conference trainers said a player like Martin, who relies so heavily on side-to-side moves, might lose a step.

47.   We are supposed to be older and have lost a step.

48.   We thought you had lost a step.

49.   Who says he has lost a step?

50.   You lose a step.