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The phrase "earned the nickname" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe how someone received a nickname. For example, "The basketball player earned the nickname 'The Air Man' for his amazing dunking ability."
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Strasburg quickly earned the nickname Slothburg.
He earned the nickname Rugged Tom.
In this period, he earned the nickname Hot Tub Tom.
Blé Goudé, whose side won, earned the nickname Machete.
He has earned the nickname Don't Worry Murray.
The case earned the nickname "Big Pharma v Nelson Mandela".
He earned the nickname Tweaker for his erratic behavior.
But he never earned the nickname Cardinal Bob.
It wasn't long before it earned the nickname cardboard crack.
He made enemies and earned the nickname Pink Tape Penny.
He has also earned the nickname "The Wall" for his enduring batting style.
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