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reputation

[rep-yuh-tay-shuhn] / ˌrɛp jəˈteɪ ʃən /


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"We deserve to know that our institution values our safety more than its reputation," undergraduate Sophia Riley Sim told those at the gathering.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

To Hamilton and his contemporaries, public credit meant not government bonds, like the trillions’ worth afloat today, but the reputation and honor of the government that issues them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

“I have a reputation of working across the aisle during my time in the Legislature,” Ma said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Etihad Airways, City's main sponsor since 2009, announced that it is considering legal action against the Premier League, accusing it of damaging its reputation without being allowed to respond.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

You’ve damaged our reputation, as well as my reputation and my connection to the Blythes’ church because I introduced you to them.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

"His judgment is a devastating critique of an attempt to destroy a newspaper and the reputations of its journalists, editors and executives," the statement added.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

The suspected problem appears across thousands of journals published by major companies, including journals with strong reputations and high impact.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 16, 2026

But you have to then also realize that of course management teams are highly incentivized not to take risks with their reputations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

Some players have reputations to rebuild and international careers to salvage.

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026

Men of all varieties and reputations ... it seemed that the only man in the county not present was Uncle Jack.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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