good name

Example Sentences

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The presidency last week described the reports as "malicious and biased" and an attack on "the dignity and good name" of the women.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

It has a history of bad actors who have sullied crypto’s good name by issuing stablecoins that turned out not to be stable.

From Slate • May 21, 2025

The rulings clear Nores, Grassi, and Martin of wrongdoing and responsibility in Payne's death, stating that the “formation of this case does not affect their good name and honor.”

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2025

"That's why we will do what we must here and within our communities to root out these criminals, who have tarnished the good name of British Pakistani Muslims across the country," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

“We tried,” his parents explain to friends and relatives who ask why their son lacks a good name, “but he would only respond to Gogol. The school insisted.”

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri