1.   As the Pentagon academies try to repair their tarnished reputations, outside officials are asking their own questions.

2.   But the outsiders on the Enron board are facing sharp criticism and tarnished reputations, and there are increasing doubts that they can serve on future boards.

3.   Cardinal Law, who has done much good for the people of Boston, now has a sadly tarnished reputation.

4.   Critical Path executives acknowledged that they must win back Wall Street to improve a tarnished reputation.

5.   Despite their tarnished reputations, investors will continue to rely on analysts and vice versa.

6.   Having worn out welcomes with the Cubs and Dodgers, Valdes is trying tore-establish his terribly tarnished reputation with the Anaheim Angels.

7.   Having worn out welcomes with L.A. and the Chicago Cubs, Valdes is trying to re-establish his terribly tarnished reputation with the Anaheim Angels.

8.   His connections had better get him on the turf fast, before his already tarnished reputation losses any more luster.

9.   Many say the board chose him to help Bankers Trust improve its tarnished reputation on Wall Street.

10.   Milliken, who belongs to several environmental groups, acknowledged that the timber industry bears much of the blame for its tarnished reputation.