Even such a hard-earned reputation could be ruined by revelations of a social conscience, experts said.

The last thing such a powerful, respected man wants is the whisper of a scandal to besmirch his hard-earned reputation.

We concede the Lewis County incident is a black eye and has damaged our hard-earned reputation for good environmental stewardship.

I have a hard-earned reputation for integrity, which I fear this paper may seem to challenge.

Prior to Johnson's arrival on the scene, Newsday had a hard-earned national reputation for its relentless investigations of criminal corruption.

Uganda's hard-earned reputation for stability took a beating this week in an election marred by violence, intimidation and extensive cheating.

Surely this accounts at least in part for the eclipsing of Millay's hard-earned reputation.

The bureau's hard-earned reputation for excellence comes from 90 years of successfully adapting to the threats of the day.

The challenge for Mr Powell will be to sustain the institution's hard-earned reputation, while continuing to harvest its rewards.

Then there's the city's hard-earned reputation as the Italian destination most likely to fleece, maltreat and possibly poison hungry tourists.