To understand why her supporters are betting that she will prevail, consider how she came to this prominent post in the first place.

Political concerns delayed several nominations to prominent posts that were vacant for months.

Males perch on prominent high posts in their territory an call in the early morning.

He has held several prominent posts in government and is a frequent speaker on markets and public policy matters.

And the Government has more women in prominent posts.

He subsequently held a number of prominent posts in the central government and became a key player in court politics.

Britain made strenuous efforts to lure him there with the promise of a prominent post at Oxford.

He held several prominent posts throughout his later career.

Plummer had a series of prominent posts within the Conservative Party.

Mr. Abbas has removed a few members of the older generation, but most have retained prominent posts.