1.   Burger King, a chain that stakes its reputation on a Whopper of a beef patty, today adds a vegetable burger to its menu.

2.   But having staked his reputation on adopting needed but painful reforms, he is walking a fine line.

3.   Fidelity historically has ignored index funds, staking its reputation on its ability to pick stocks.

4.   Film professionals stake their reputations on such items.

5.   Fogleman has staked his reputation on that position, lobbying senior legislators personally in recent months.

6.   Former company executives and some analysts contend that Ms. Barad is concentrating her power, staking her reputation more securely on a turnaround.

7.   Having staked their reputations on caviar, these outlets usually offer reliable quality.

8.   He has staked his reputation on the Oslo plan, telling his people it will get them statehood.

9.   It does originate new work, but its reputation is staked largely on its productions of the classics.

10.   Many people involved in shaping the bill said legislators seemed relieved that a prominent political figure was willing to stake his reputation on such an intractable issue.