Or maybe the loss of the cheap apartment would inspire Ms. Young to do something more radical: rethink her career.

Heyward-Bey's loss inspired the rest of the team, which rallied in impressive fashion to tie the game 34-34 as the 4th quarter ended.

The loss of a number of friends to helicopter accidents inspired him to write.

Apparently, it might take another 50 losses to inspire a full-scale rebellion, or to make anyone give up their seats.

"You know, losses like this just inspire me more," Roddick said.

Sexually debilitated but strangely happy and encouraged, he remarked that his loss inspired him to listen to women undistractedly.

The loss dropped them to 26-35, but inspired the team to a point of total determination.

A loss can either inspire or deflate a team.

The couple had been interested in medicine for several years, but the loss of their child inspired them to pursue medical careers.

The loss of a sister in childhood inspired Kate to have a large family.