Example sentences of "[be] know for their " in BNC.
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| 1 | Vultures are known for their extremely keen eyesight , and their ability to take advantage of thermals with their extensive wings and soar for hours at high altitudes . |
| 2 | None of the band are known for their excessive cordiality towards figures within the business , but unlike Charman , their misgivings did not manifest themselves in the form of ill temper . |
| 3 | Yet both are known for their all-round good chaphood . |
| 4 | The Pallants are known for their beautifully designed clothes which combine elegance and simplicity . |
| 5 | These birds , which can reach speeds of more than 100mph , are known for their hunting prowess . |
| 6 | Commanding Generals rarely are known for their sense humility . |
| 7 | In terms of healthy eating , the staples of American diners and fast-food outlets have never been known for their goodness . |
| 8 | Renault cars have traditionally been known for their comfortable , well-controlled ride quality and their crisp , responsive steering . |
| 9 | To Leibniz he was ‘ The Irishman who attacks the reality of bodies … [ and ] belongs to the class of men who want to be known for their paradoxes ’ . |
| 10 | He found that the greatest number of large-scale strikes broke out when the presidents were known for their populist and pro-worker policies . |
| 11 | The history of the wool trade and the association with Furness Abbey has been touched on ( see Notes on the Early Wool Trade ) and the Cistercian Monks and lay brothers were known for their sheep farms or Herdwyks and their Grange at Hawkshead . |
| 12 | Those Communist regimes which tried to ban religion were known for their cruelty . |
| 13 | And were there certain men or women that were known for their stories ? |
| 14 | It sounded so convincing — but then , according to Lisa , Leos were known for their acting abilities . |
| 15 | In a business where agents were known for their sharklike qualities , Bernie had an endless struggle to conceal a naturally generous heart . |
| 16 | Its seven years since the American band Dr Hook split up : now the lead singer from the group who were known for their naked encores is back on the road . |