1.   An absent Lexandro could ruin this chance.

2.   And such imploding partnerships can ruin all chances for success for both the people involved.

3.   Drinking alcohol can ruin any chance of weight loss.

4.   The incident threatens to ruin his chances in the election.

5.   The outbreak of World War I ruined all chance of its success, and he never quite recovered financially or professionally.

6.   His low test scores ruined his chances of getting into a good school.

7.   And the Cardinals would like nothing better than to beat them in this game and ruin their chances of winning the NFC East division.

8.   And you have just ruined your chances of becoming a movie reviewer.

9.   Barry completed his third term as mayor, but his arrest and conviction ruined his chances for a fourth-consecutive term as mayor.

10.   A three-month recovery time, plus rehabilitation, ruins any chance of a return until spring training.