prominence
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A former lawmaker and party leader, she shot to prominence when she became first lady at 19, after her mother broke with her father amid corruption scandals.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The name "Shaolin Temple" has gained prominence in pop culture over the years, including being the title of a 1982 film starring Jet Li.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Mamdani, a little known assemblyman from Queens, shot to national prominence in his run for mayor by focusing on making New York City more affordable.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
“World News Roundup” rose to prominence during World War II, when Murrow and other CBS News correspondents delivered live reports from Europe.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
But Philadelphia’s prosperity and prominence were not why this young African American woman could walk freely down its streets.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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