21.   Ambassador Paemen said Van Miert made the right choice and has earned a reputation for being fair in applying European antitrust laws to the mergers he reviews.

22.   Among loyalists, the Newark, N.J.-based carrier has earned a reputation for high-quality service at reasonable fares.

23.   Among moderates, he earned a reputation in Congress for forging compromises between the parties and between the Senate and the House.

24.   And along the way, Packard, who died Tuesday, earned a reputation as an innovative leader who won the loyalty of employees.

25.   And it may come as a surprise to local firms, many of which have earned a reputation for treating associates better than law firms in other big cities.

26.   And he earned a reputation as a man who knew how to run a high-tech business.

27.   And in a country where politicians have often abused their power, Gil earned a reputation for incorruptibility.

28.   And she earned a reputation for balance and discipline, qualities she cultivated as a girl.

29.   And her chocolates and desserts earned a reputation for quality that kept customers coming back.

30.   And she was earning a reputation as an unusually smart and intuitive investor.