earn a reputation

It was a way to earn a reputation, you see.

He has since earned a reputation as a strong mayor.

He earned a reputation as a sound judge of a player.

He soon earned a reputation for himself as being a gifted boy.

During this time, he earned a reputation as an authority on international law.

It also earned a reputation as a center for environmental causes.

They'd earned a reputation for achieving what others could not.

He quickly earned a reputation as one of the best defensive players in the game.

But it has also earned a reputation as the adventure capital of the world.

I didn't have the time to allow someone to earn a reputation.

His Department earned a reputation as the best consumer protection agency in the nation.

"On substantive policy issues, she is earning a reputation of not being up to the job," he said.

By then it had already earned a reputation for being exclusive and expensive.

During the past 100 years the School has earned a reputation which today places it foremost among girls' schools in the country.

For another, trying to earn a reputation as a connoisseur of art.

He has earned a reputation as the league's most feared agent.

But at home he was earning a reputation for unreliability.

But in more recent years, Syracuse has earned a reputation for being progressive.

Team 4 quickly earned a reputation for high-tech industrial design.

During his life, he earned a reputation as a libertine.

While there, she earned a reputation for being straightforward, honest and hard working.

And they earn a reputation, one that makes their handshake worth more.

He earned a reputation as a preacher of power, especially against the Catholics.

He is also earning a reputation as a political kingmaker.

He had earned a reputation over the years of never asking for or needing additional information.