Example sentences of "[pron] is famous for [pos pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A perfect day 's drive would be a visit to the islands on Lake Constance , including Mainau , which is famous for its tropical and exotic plants first planted back in 1827 . |
| 2 | Among the smaller examples Oakham Castle in Rutland still possesses its Great Hall which is famous for its windows , doorways and Transitional style capitals ; it dates from 1190 and is now used for Assize Court sittings . |
| 3 | Dr Marie Stopes , the English doctor who is famous for her work in the 1920s on marital relations said of the Jewish marital laws of Taharat HaMishpachah : |
| 4 | Mývatn itself is famous for its peculiar lava formations and its birds . |
| 5 | It is now a classically wedge-shaped dairy cow , particularly fine about the neck and shoulders , with an alert carriage and generally elegant appearance ; its mild temperament makes it very easy to handle and it is famous for its productive longevity . |
| 6 | It is famous for its tremendous resources and ability to get the job done , but other firms suggest that it has a less than enviable success rate . |
| 7 | It is famous for its scenic coastline , quiet fishing villages , and friendly inhabitants . |