31.   Plus-size images are gaining prominence.

32.   Saeb Erekat, a senior negotiator, for instance, has faded from public view, while Marwan Barghouti, a leader of the uprising, has gained prominence.

33.   Similarly, Proxmire gained national prominence for his monthly Golden Fleece Awards, which targeted government projects he found wasteful.

34.   Smith is considered the first cowboy photographer to gain national prominence, and his pictures helped define the widely held image of the American cowboy.

35.   Some of these small enterprises have become so successful that they have gained national prominence.

36.   The building is the first urban revitalization project undertaken by Ecotrust, which gained prominence several years ago by creating a fund to invest in environmentally minded businesses.

37.   The GPS system, which gained prominence during the Gulf War, was originally developed for the U.S. military.

38.   The job gained new prominence this week when Mexico took a two-year seat on the U.N. Security Council.

39.   The monthly magazine quickly gained national prominence for its cutting-edge design and edgy editorial attitude.

40.   The war on illicit drugs has yet to gain prominence in this campaign year, although public concern about drug abuse is unabated.