31.   A year later, the earnings tax increase easily gained voter approval, but by then Davis had gained a reputation as a high-tax mayor.

32.   Across the country, state agencies have gained a reputation for skirting such laws because they had little to fear from sister agencies.

33.   After eight years of teaching poetry to corporate America, Whyte has gained a reputation as an alarm clock to sleeping giants.

34.   After that, Izmailov gained the reputation among the Chechens as a Russian officer who could be trusted.

35.   Agnew gained a reputation as a competent if not brilliant governor.

36.   Allen has gained a reputation for showcasing actresses in his films, with Diane Keaton, Dianne Wiest and Mira Sorvino winning Oscars for their performances.

37.   But Croatia has gained a reputation for fighting until the last man falls.

38.   But Gore is concerned that he has gained a reputation as an attack dog, which voters tell the pollsters they do not like.

39.   But Bragman is not well liked either, having gained a reputation for hardball tactics bordering on meanness.

40.   But Israel gained a reputation as a slum landlord because he refused to repair or improve his buildings, except for the roofs.