Sentence examples for acknowledged reputation from inspiring English sources

Over the years, the Indonesian military gained a widely acknowledged reputation for brutality as it suppressed rebellions in its vast archipelago.

Mr. Sharon himself acknowledged his reputation in a recent interview with an Israeli newspaper, denying most of the charges.

After being introduced today by Mr. Bush, Mr. O'Neill acknowledged his reputation for outspokenness and pledged to check the impulse to hold forth on his personal views.

That was an entirely credible message for Mr McCain, one that invoked his military service and acknowledged his reputation as an independent-leaning Republican who had been willing to break with both his party and popular opinion (on immigration reform, for example, and the surge in Iraq).

Biden's former colleagues speak fondly of him, though they acknowledge his reputation as a windbag.

Acknowledging her "reputation as a ferocious witch," Ms. Friedan would say no.

To explain the success of the BJP in a tolerant country requires acknowledging the reputation that the party enjoys, in some parts of India, for providing relatively efficient administration.

But Ryder, who acknowledges his reputation as "a fucking ignorant, off-your-tits moron", is a likeable and surprisingly vulnerable host, at once proud of his achievements and bemused by them.

Sarkozy also acknowledges his reputation for being short-tempered, regretting that he "gave into anger" on occasion, such as the time he was caught on camera mumbling, "Get lost, you stupid bastard," at a man who insulted him during an agricultural show.

Members are fiercely proud of the Tilbury, while acknowledging its reputation.

The author said the comment was made "with a smirk, as if to acknowledge his reputation as a television addict".