Example sentences of "[noun] have a [adj] reputation " in BNC.
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| 1 | Though cholesterol has a bad reputation , a raised level of cholesterol in the blood being one of the risk factors associated with heart disease , it is actually an essential component of the body . |
| 2 | ICI has a high reputation for its commitment to research , but even so I was surprised by the wide range of high-powered work going on at their Brixham Laboratory . ’ |
| 3 | Nottinghamshire has a national reputation for work that it er does in sports and arts . |
| 4 | Well before the revolution , Valentin Ceauşescu had a good reputation among Romanians — unlike his younger brother and sister . |
| 5 | Adam had warned her that one stretch near to the coast had a dubious reputation for flooding , but she did not let that worry her . |
| 6 | The chemistry department had a strong reputation in carbohydrate chemistry , and the story had it that as new sugars were discovered they were given names that always ended in ‘ -ose ’ — eg sucrose , glucose , fructose etc . |
| 7 | Oriental rugs have a justifiable reputation for being extremely durable , but they are not indestructible , and proper care and maintenance will greatly enhance both the beauty and life of your rug . |
| 8 | I appreciate more clearly that , to quote another of 's quotes , ‘ Among evolutionary biologists , homology has a firm reputation as an elusive concept ’ ( , 1989 ) . |
| 9 | base manager for WGOL who is also vice-chairman of the East Anglian branch of the Institute , commented : ‘ The agreement was reached because Trinity House was looking for a professional body to fill the void and the Institute has a good reputation and a presence in the majority of UK ports ’ . |
| 10 | Some countries have a bad reputation for crime and expatriates are naturally concerned about their chances of being mugged or having their home burgled . |
| 11 | The selection of Britain as the venture 's base is a matter of prestige , says managing director Andy Szeliga , 36 ‘ In hi-fi , UK companies have a worldwide reputation . |
| 12 | Hemel 's skischool has a good reputation . |
| 13 | The IH group has a 25-year reputation for high quality and expertise in language teaching , and is now the largest British-based organisation of its kind in the world . |
| 14 | Mr Tiller has a worldwide reputation as a manager and trainer of vocalists and terpsichorean troupes and this one certainly does him credit . |
| 15 | A hundred years later there were 90,000 and the town had a bad reputation for strikes . |
| 16 | Ralph believed that the dealers ' role was unrecognized , that dealers as a group had a poor reputation . |
| 17 | But the Green Room had a mysterious reputation for style . |
| 18 | The red wines of Mailly have a long-standing reputation , and are often ranked , for their qualities of finesse and bouquet , alongside the famous , well-coloured wines of Verzenay and Verzy . |
| 19 | However , given the right conditions , they fight furiously , and Coldingham fish have a fine reputation . |
| 20 | Abroad , however , Norway 's 16,000 fishermen have a predatory reputation which will be enhanced by Norway 's decision this week to resume commercial whaling in defiance of the international ban on it . |
| 21 | As a father , the tom-cat has a bad reputation . |
| 22 | Advice from the British Overseas Trade Board has indicated that the UK has a high reputation in the USA for quality carpets , that they appreciate personal service and good delivery and that British carpet might be seen as a status symbol . |
| 23 | A spokesman for the CSO said : ‘ The Government Statistical Service has a high reputation for integrity , objectivity and honesty . |
| 24 | Majid had a brutal reputation , earned during his suppression of the 1988 Kurdish rebellion and his period as governor of Kuwait following the August 1990 invasion . |
| 25 | Wallingford had a bad reputation for louts . |
| 26 | Somalis have a just reputation as fierce , uncompromising fighters . |
| 27 | LIKE other companies that presume to tell others their business — banks , advertising agencies and so on — management consultants have a poor reputation for running their own affairs . |
| 28 | ( 1 ) Whether , apart from arguments based on the right to freedom of expression , a non-trading corporation has a sufficient reputation to sustain an action for libel even though it can establish no actual financial loss . |
| 29 | The Garrick has a fine reputation long may this continue I wish the society every success in the future . |
| 30 | The Hofer has a good reputation for food and meals are taken in the attractive dining room . |