In late 2004, leaders of this central coast city called for an end to public celebrations during Mardi Gras, hoping to end the event's reputation as a state-wide party destination for college students.

They ended Vermont's reputation as a bastion of Yankee Republicanism and have made the state one of the most liberal in the nation.

He said they would periodically report to him so he could oversee "the progress" in carrying out the terms of the settlement, which aims to end the union's reputation for corruption and violence.

Russia's WTO accession should help end the country's undeserved reputation as a risky investment destination.

Romania is aiming to end its reputation for neglect of children and is hoping to close large orphanages.

He asserts that tough measures are needed to end Japan's reputation for being, in his words, "a paradise for spies."

While Notes will not begin providing any significant revenue for several years, it has won rave reviews, and some analysts and computer experts say it could end Lotus's reputation as a one-product company.

Mr. DiFrancesco said that action to change the driver's license system would be expedited to end New Jersey's "reputation as the home of the make-your-own driver's license."

I knew I would be severely criticized for ending Scott's enormous reputation as a corporate benefactor.