Example sentences of "became [adj] for [pron] [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | At the same time the book became popular for its literary merits with the Romantic Movement , who preferred a naïve and spontaneous style to the studied and artificial manner of the eighteenth century . |
| 2 | Zurich became famous for its accumulating wealth and as a place where merchants flourished and silk , wool and leather industries were all securely established . |
| 3 | During the 19th Century the textile industry flourished as the County became famous for its beautiful Nottingham Lace . |
| 4 | Here he quickly became notorious for his stern management which turned the shipyard round , allowing it to survive the financial embarrassment of the owner in 1855 . |
| 5 | Elena Ceauşescu later became infamous for her lavish wardrobe . |