21.   HP and Compaq say the deal is essential for their long-term survival in the consolidating computing industry, and Fiorina has staked her reputation on seeing the acquisition through.

22.   HP and Compaq say the deal is essential for their long-term survival in the consolidating computing industry, and Fiorina staked her reputation on seeing the acquisition through.

23.   Kohl has staked his reputation on introducing the single currency on time.

24.   Kohl has staked his reputation on introducing the single currency on time and ensuring that Germany is not excluded from it.

25.   That way, the geologists and engineers avoid getting into trouble by staking their reputations on overly optimistic estimates of a drilling prospect.