1.   And even superhorses may lose a step along the way.

2.   And doing so without losing a step.

3.   And Hackett scoffs at the idea his top tailback might have lost a step.

4.   And it was pretty obvious among NBA scouts that Hardaway lost a step in his recuperation from knee surgery, so his trade value is down.

5.   But over the years he has lost a step.

6.   But so could losing a step.

7.   But then, after stepping up her momentum in the middle set, Navratilova lost a step in the third.

8.   Cornerbacks usually move to safety when they lose a step.

9.   Critics say he has lost a step, but Smith has never been very fast.

10.   Despite finishing third, Flawlessly ended speculation she has lost a step.