21.   McCain mostly earns high marks from the Christian Coalition and other religious conservative groups for his votes on their centerpiece issues, such as abortion.

22.   Now, amid belt-tightening in the industry, it continues to earn mediocre marks from consumers and researchers.

23.   Only the financial community earned high marks for electronic security.

24.   Personal antagonisms were only hinted at, and shied away from, as though acrimony would earn black marks.

25.   Rep. Brewster earns high marks for running his congressional offices under-budget.

26.   She earned top marks on her report card.

27.   So far, Leaf has earned high marks for his comportment and been a first-to-arrive, last-to-leave type.

28.   The children were excelling in school, learning English, making friends and earning high marks.

29.   The foundation has become a darling of social progressives and has earned high marks in the foundation world for creativity and boldness.

30.   The TPC earns high marks all around.