Examples of 'earning the nickname' in a sentence

Meaning of "earning the nickname"

earning the nickname - gaining a specific title or moniker as a result of certain actions or characteristics, commonly used to describe how someone gets labeled or known for something

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The fighting continued throughout the night earning the nickname " night of terrors.
Earning the nickname the ' retirement village ', due to its vast population of elderly.
Ladislaus III was killed in a bold attempt to capture the sultan, earning the nickname Varnenchik.
Calderhead was notoriously shy of the media, earning the nickname " The Sphinx of Stamford Bridge.
He was also renowned for making catches in critical situations, earning the nickname " Mr. Clutch.
He played as an attacking midfielder, earning the nickname Isco after the Real Madrid star.
It runs through the interior, often through deep jungle, thus earning the nickname Jungle Railway.
Prahok has a strong and distinct smell, earning the nickname Cambodian Cheese.
Balfour surprised critics by ruthless enforcement of the Crimes Act, earning the nickname " Bloody Balfour.
Camacho grew up mostly in Harlem, earning the nickname the “ Harlem Heckler . ”.
Buechler was also an All-American volleyball player at Arizona, earning the nickname "The Judge.
Winning was widely respected among his men, earning the nickname The Red Steer.
She developed a reputation as a serious dramatic actress, earning the nickname " The Divine Sarah.
Chumpitaz was selected captain of the American continent 's team thus earning the nickname America 's Captain.
The work was well received by the students, earning the nickname “ the elephant ”.

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Panama has always been a crossroads between cultures, earning the nickname “ melting pot ”.
Hartford itself was hit particularly hard, earning the nickname " Widowville.
She would prove to be a competent politician, earning the nickname " Queen of Elections . ".
Reeves had played goalie while in high school, earning the nickname " The Wall ".
He travelled more widely than any of his predecessors, earning the nickname " the Pilgrim Pope ".
She was half-Jewish with an exceptional, dark-eyed beauty - earning the nickname the Black Pearl.
The team specializes in blocking, earning the nickname " Iron Wall.
Abe Reles believes in a hands-on approach, earning the nickname " Kid Twist.
He frequently took the part of a sheriff in Westerns, earning the nickname " Sheriff " Mackley.
He plays two thousand consecutive games, earning the nickname “ The Iron Horse ”.
The black walls are characteristic of the Castle earning the nickname of Karasu-jo ( Crow Castle ).
The disciple Thomas has been scorned for his unbelief, earning the nickname “ Doubting Thomas . ”.
They learned horse training from the Blackfoot Indians, earning the nickname “ Horse Whisperers ”.
He became a fans ' favourite, earning the nickname ' Superman.

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