Example sentences of "[noun prp] have a reputation " in BNC.

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1 Mr Boren has a reputation for defying his party ( about a third of his votes over the past four years have been against the Democratic line ) and for changing his mind .
2 Bassett has a reputation as a fast-talking Cockney .
3 The Shipley Gallery in Gateshead has a reputation for being both accessible to its local community as well as to those involved in the worlds of art and design .
4 Ridsdale has a reputation for being a tough , determined operator with an ability to get things done quickly .
5 Unlike the Enterprise Allowance , PYBT has a reputation as formidable and ‘ posh ’ .
6 Among amateur astronomers , Alcock has a reputation for being reclusive .
7 Like WordStar , WordPerfect has a reputation for being difficult to get to grips with .
8 Dexter remembered that Blufton had a reputation as an executive who took a direct interest in the programmes his company made .
9 The west of Ireland has a reputation for swift seduction .
10 Harvard has a reputation as the premier medical school in North America , and the fact that it has chosen to introduce sweeping changes in its course is likely to make other schools take stock of what it is doing .
11 Magnus Magnusson has a reputation for being a tenacious man ( ‘ I 've started so I 'll finish ’ ) and he 's going to need to be as chair of the new Scottish Natural Heritage Agency .
12 Anglian has a reputation for careful handling of the regulatory bodies , Ofwat in particular .
13 ‘ A gentleman called Rev Kellet had a reputation as a church-builder .
14 Comyn had a reputation , even in that violent day and age , for his uncontrollable temper .
15 The long established Opera Nova have a reputation for presenting good quality opera performance using local musicians in conjunction with some professional aid .
16 And Vincente Ballesteros has a reputation as one of the finest surgeons in the business .
17 Brady has a reputation for straight talking , for furious commitment , but even he is beginning to run out of words , to run out of answers .
18 Anpetuwi has a reputation as one of the most renowned resorts in the world .
19 General Seri has a reputation of being an honest copper .
20 Swinton has a reputation for being a difficult interviewee , when she gives interviews at all , which is n't often .
21 ‘ Mr Riddle has a reputation for being a good business man , even a hard man ; did you think you stood any chance of persuading him out of two important objectives without offering anything in return ? ’
22 Skinner had a reputation for diplomacy , and was known to have maintained cordial links with Congress and with other sections of the administration .
23 But Marks and Spencers have a reputation for good employer/employee relationships .
24 Andy Manson has a reputation as one of the most stylish guitar-makers around , and the new Bluebird is arguably the most stylish guitar he makes .
25 In a profession where it pays to keep your own counsel , Miller has a reputation for being a bit deep .
26 Slaven is the master of the tap-ins while Hendrie has a reputation for scoring spectacular goals .
27 Tosh had a reputation for being difficult .
28 The curriculum of the college centred on Muslim jurisprudence and Quranic studies , but Delhi had a reputation for astronomy and medicine and it is probable that these were also taught at the Hauz Khas .
29 Simone had a reputation for sharing her favours and Modi felt no obligation towards her .
30 Sierras have a reputation for being tough and the four-wheel-drive versions are the toughest of all .
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