Example sentences of "[pron] [was/were] [adv] [adv] know for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Ellie , a silent watcher , and still hurting from all the accusations being hurled around upstairs , and who was n't exactly known for her commanding presence , took one look at Terry 's tear-stained face , and offered quietly , ‘ Will you let me have a look ? ’ |
| 2 | On 5 September 1981 , they captured two young boys , the son and the nephew of a woman who was very well known for her work with ASUTRAMES . |
| 3 | They were also well known for cricketing flannels and white doeskins , as well as more usual products . |
| 4 | RONALD EYRE , who has died aged 62 , was an accomplished stage , television and opera director , though he was probably best known for his investigation of religious themes . |
| 5 | Erm this guy that I was working for h he 's er he he was quite well known for it in the area . |