31.   Stanford, with its strong academic reputation, has been a main contender for the twins, who have attended private schools all their life.

32.   The bank is now led by Jacques de Larosiere, the former Governor of the Bank of France, who has a strong reputation for effective management.

33.   The best companies, striving to create global brands and strong reputations, recognized this trend some time ago.

34.   The company has won a strong reputation for luck in avoiding bad risks.

35.   The deal ending the independence of J.P. Morgan, a storied New York firm that has built a strong reputation as an investment bank.

36.   The fair was moved to Leipzig, which already had a strong reputation as a trade fair and publishing center.

37.   The New York City authority is believed to have a good chance of receiving one of the waivers, in part because of its strong reputation.

38.   This is a great machine, backed by a company with a strong reputation for service and support.

39.   They will hand to their as-yet-unselected successor a small, nationally unaccredited school with a strong local reputation and fiercely loyal alumnae.

40.   Unlike Feinstein, Boxer has largely failed to move beyond her liberal base and establish a strong anti-crime reputation.