1.   And the film loses stature in an over-the-top ending.

2.   Before the two former All-Stars lost their stature, they were actually being touted as Karl Malone and John Stockton of the East.

3.   But he will lose political stature if he uses the post to promote pork projects for his home state.

4.   But how did Florida State lose stature when, again, it DID NOT PLAY.

5.   Does that mean the Ryder Cup has lost its stature with European players?

6.   Despite the growing number of participants, the seminar seems to be losing stature.

7.   During that time, the Kremlin leadership has steadily lost stature in the eyes of its own people.

8.   With whistle-blowers losing stature, corporate America has a better first line of defense against company tattletales, legal experts say.

9.   Japan, who have lost their stature in their traditional sport of judo, grew a notch in their newest sport.