prominent

Example Sentences

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Jenrick told me he hadn't been offered a job by Farage, but it's crackers to imagine that he doesn't want a prominent position.

From BBC

Already, some prominent business leaders are taking steps that appear to be part of a strategy to avoid a potential levy.

From Los Angeles Times

Pahlavi has emerged as a prominent figure in Iran's fragmented opposition and has previously urged Iranians to escalate their protests.

From BBC

The Hurricanes’ most recent troubles came in 2011, when a prominent booster named Nevin Shapiro said he had spent millions of dollars worth of banned payments to dozens of Miami players over many years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Carney, who arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, met senior executives from prominent Chinese businesses, including an electric vehicle battery maker and an energy giant.

From BBC