1.   He then sought without success an appointment to public office.

2.   However, the House was in no mood to agree to anything which could involve massive expenditure on public offices.

3.   In many ways it should have been the most satisfying celebration of his years in public office.

4.   The early introduction of merit systems deprived them of patronage, and nominations for public office were outside their control.

5.   They might also be banned from holding public office for a period determined by the courts.

6.   We do not believe he is fit for public office.

7.   Which is one reason I could never run for public office.

8.   Women hold a very small proportion of other public offices.