Example sentences of "[was/were] know for their " in BNC.
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| 1 | He found that the greatest number of large-scale strikes broke out when the presidents were known for their populist and pro-worker policies . |
| 2 | 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 . |
| 3 | Those Communist regimes which tried to ban religion were known for their cruelty . |
| 4 | And were there certain men or women that were known for their stories ? |
| 5 | It sounded so convincing — but then , according to Lisa , Leos were known for their acting abilities . |
| 6 | In a business where agents were known for their sharklike qualities , Bernie had an endless struggle to conceal a naturally generous heart . |
| 7 | 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 . |