Example sentences of "[noun sg] is know for " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Shaw neighbourhood is known for drug-trafficking and prostitution . |
| 2 | His work is known for its theatrical style and creative use of shadows . |
| 3 | Berge is known for his fierce defence of Saint Laurent . |
| 4 | It seems indeed that the social categories Emily Faithfull had in mind as " compositoresses " were the educated daughters of respectable tradesmen : the only ones whose origin is known for sure , and who were ideal for the experiment , were the daughters of master printers ( rather different from the daughters of journeymen ) . |
| 5 | The climate is particularly favourable and the area is known for its cider-making and vineyards . |
| 6 | Easily Accessible : The island is known for its largely unspoilt countryside which ranges from chalk downlands to green fields and from sandy beaches to ancient forest . |
| 7 | Rice is known for his collaboration on the structure of some of the most important buildings world-wide , including the Centre Pompidou , Paris , the Sydney Opera House , the new Lloyd 's building , London , and the Menil Museum , Houston . |
| 8 | No cause is known for the mysterious catastrophe , which is now claiming members of related species . |
| 9 | Sabine Grzimek is known for her exciting treatment of surfaces . |