And Barnet council has recently developed a reputation for not listening to residents until too late: last year it lost at the high court against a resident outraged over changes to parking permits.
This rock star has recently garnered a reputation for playing with full orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic.
If the London-based bank takes a hit on its PT Borneo loan, it would be another black mark against the firm, which until recently had a reputation as a careful lender.
If you're a hard-core fan of Mr. Lonergan, as I am, you'll know that he has recently developed a reputation for being unable to edit and complete his work.
The retailer was known for its low prices, including £5 albums, and recently gained a reputation for hosting live performances at its stores by such bands as Mystery Jets and Guillemots.
Knoydart has more recently gained a reputation for its fine food, and there are various activities - mountain biking, kayaking, whale watching, fishing and sailing - but most visitors come here to walk, alone.
Once a place where czars exiled their prisoners, and Chekhov came for grim inspiration, Sakhalin Island in Russia's far east has more recently acquired a reputation for its clean offshore waters and its rich store of crab, herring and cod.
HP, which until recently had a reputation as a stodgy, conservative company, has let its hair down with its Pavilion line of PCs.
Yesterday morning, just after the attacks, I visited Molenbeek the neighborhood of Brussels that recently gained a reputation as a "hotbed for terrorists".
With the publication of Kentucky author David Domine's books about the spirited past of Old Louisville, the area has recently gained a reputation for being "the most haunted neighborhood in the country".
