John Kerry emerged as the resounding choice of the voters.

This means that candidates are battling not only for outright support but also to emerge as the second choice of backers of lesser candidates.

Usually, a Leo emerges as the right choice for the position in a way that everyone recognizes.

Maybe Verizon and other Baby Bells, once they are forced into real competition for customers, will emerge as the best choice.

The communications industry is always complicated, and there are many reasons cable modems have emerged as the most popular choice for broadband Internet service.

Bob Johnson would be an appealing candidate under those terms, and according to two sources he has emerged as the prime choice.

He emerged as the choice, officials said, largely because he was an outsider - unbeholden to the political powers that be.

As the state conventions met, Fillmore emerged as the clear choice.

Whoever emerges as the choice of the executive board will then be subject to confirmation by the organization's General Council.

Early women's rights leader Susan B. Anthony emerged as the choice for the new dollar.