The foundation of estates was a means toward social and political prominence for many families.

Stories of a planned German invasion rose to increasing political prominence from 1906.

They rose to political prominence during the latter part of the 16th century.

"The final group has also taken advantage of the recent social upheavals in order to obtain political prominence."

There the question and answer stood, basically unchanged, as the Governor rose to national political prominence.

He remained aloof from politics, despite his family's political prominence.

Bevin was a physically huge man, strong and by the time of his political prominence very heavy.

At 44, he emerged into a political prominence that carried him to the White House in three years.

Perhaps we should feel grateful that foreign policy has lost its political prominence.

Many individuals moved from a low social status to political prominence through success in imperial examination.