Example sentences of "as he [is] [adv] known " in BNC.
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| 1 | Ira ( as he is universally known in Washington ) inspires limitless loyalty among his subordinates . |
| 2 | Life without ‘ Geech ’ , as he is affectionately known , is incomprehensible to many of a squad who have risen to world prominence as a direct result of his guidance . |
| 3 | Jed 's puzzling ploy of playing wing-forward Kevin Liddle in the three-quarters was vindicated as ‘ Lids ’ , as he is affectionately known at Riverside Park , contributed greatly to an entertaining and enthralling 80 minutes of open rugby from both sides . |
| 4 | ‘ The Old Pretender ’ , as he is commonly known , although at this time still only 19 , was a tall , dark figure , said to resemble Charles II in appearance , though not in character , for he was cold , reserved and prematurely pious , carrying candles in religious processions . |
| 5 | This ‘ methodical teacher ’ was blessed with two musically gifted children — Maria Anna , named after her mother but known as ‘ Nannerl ’ ( born 30/31 July 1751 ) — and Wolfgang Amadeus , as he is now known , ( born 27 January 1756 ) . |
| 6 | The meeting with Mr Terreblanche — ‘ ET ’ as he is popularly known — is seen more as a public relations gesture than a meaningful initiative . |