Example sentences of "[is] know for [pron] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Flamboyant and stylish , she is known for her strong views on promoting the image of the University . |
| 2 | Sabine Grzimek is known for her exciting treatment of surfaces . |
| 3 | At the mouth of the Patuxent River on the bay 's western shore , there is a dollop of land called Solomons that is known for its commercial fishing community — the bay 's watermen ’ . |
| 4 | The government is trying to improve fruit and vegetable production , and recently the kiwi fruit , which is known for its prolific yield and good export price , has been introduced . |
| 5 | ‘ Nicholson 's is known for its high standards . |
| 6 | His work is known for its theatrical style and creative use of shadows . |
| 7 | Wilko ( ex teacher ) is known for his deep thought and intellectual ways … and so is cuntona ( amonsgt other things ) . |
| 8 | He is known for his dull , green eucalyptus and bushland colour creations and finely structured suits . |
| 9 | Khan Abdul Wali Khan , the most prominent Pashtun political leader , is known for his close ties with the Soviet-backed government in Afghanistan . |
| 10 | Berge is known for his fierce defence of Saint Laurent . |
| 11 | Mr Heseltine is known for his hard work and mental and physical stamina . |
| 12 | Ben Elton , 32 , star of the BBC series The Man from Auntie , is known for his angry humour . |
| 13 | And he is known for his after-match tantrums , which include an incident when he kicked down an advertising board . |