But the selection was hailed as prophetic when a democratized Japan rose from defeat to attain undreamed-of prosperity.
It did not take long for Nell to attain prosperity here.
He was considered to be more conservative and less charismatic than most post-colonial African leaders, but his policies allowed Cameroon to attain comparative prosperity.
Under the Khorezm, the area attained considerable power and prosperity.
Magnesia soon attained great power and prosperity, so as to be able to cope even with a challenge from Ephesus.
I believe that in God's good time all the peoples of our Commonwealth, working side by side, will attain prosperity.
Devotees believe that those who get the dharshan and pray to this Balasubramanya will attain prosperity.
I believe consumer justice issues are critical because banking and credit have become such a key element for attaining economic prosperity in our society.
"The generally accepted belief among economists," he said, was that "the American economy could attain prosperity with a defense establishment greatly reduced from the present level."
Under his rule, Agrigentum seemed to have attained considerable prosperity.