The appointment proved to be a stroke of luck.

Several appointments proved wise, however; one of them, prescient.

The appointments of the two most recent justices to the Supreme Court proved that this confirmation can be done in a timely manner.

The appointments of stewards by the close corporations had sometimes proved controversial.

Spring described the offer as "irresistible", and the appointment proved very successful.

However, his appointment proved to be a controversial one and drew serious opposition.

Chadwick's second appointment as head of a college proved a happier experience than his first.

The appointment could not have proved to be more successful.

All this appointment proves is that the establishment is in determined denial about what happened.

His appointment would prove a deciding moment in the division of the Empire.