1.   A scathing novel early in his career earned the scorn of his hometown.

2.   But the traits that once won her praise now earn scorn from the same community.

3.   He left the gang, earning the scorn of its members and months of beatings.

4.   Instead, he emphasizes civic-mindedness, and the same back-to-basics approach that earned him scorn outside California earlier in his career.

5.   Modern-day guests, who dress sloppily and behave badly, earn her scorn.

6.   Various civic groups have been highly vocal and critical about Rocker, who earned national scorn for his insensitive comments in a national story.

7.   At times Amir himself took over cross-examination, earning more scorn from the judge.

8.   Some stirred racial tensions by clearing trees in wooded neighbourhoods to build so-called monster houses while others earned scorn for failing to mix with mainstream society.