Whether we make it, or not, the human race has got to keep up its well-earned reputation for ferocity.
It means we have a well-earned reputation for reliability and credibility, two things that set us apart from much of the world.
Martin has a well-earned reputation for pushing his body to a pain threshold that probably few other athletes reach.
He also has a well-earned reputation for being a total pill.
She had a well-earned international reputation and received many awards for her human rights work.
Fred has a well-earned reputation for getting things done.
And his well-earned reputation for valuing life far less than the pursuit of knowledge intimidated most who came before him.
Fox News has a well-earned reputation for politically driven fantasy.
He had a well-earned reputation for tardiness, and this led several golfers to fire him.
His well-earned reputation for savagery preceded him on the streets.