Sentence examples for is largely known for from inspiring English sources

Around Detroit, Mr. Ford is largely known for his work as a civic booster and charity fund-raiser.

Although Doubletree is largely known for its suburban locations, Hilton has been broadening the chain's approach and applying it to urban locations, Mr. Rutledge said.

But the group is largely known for its anti-whaling activities, claiming to have saved hundreds of threatened, endangered and protected whales from Japanese whalers during the 2013-14 sealonealone.

Syracuse is proposing to create a nonprofit group under its auspices that would run the oversight agency, a departure for the university, which is largely known for its research and policy expertise in the field.

The writer Chad Beguelin is largely known for lighter fare like "The Wedding Singer" (book and lyrics) and "Elf" (lyrics), so his domestic comedy "Harbor" offers a chance to see another side of him.

Pick: Bengals Titans (2-4) at Bills (3-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. Line: Bills by 4.5 Considering the Bills allowed 182 yards rushing against a Cardinals team that is largely known for not being able to run, Chris Johnson, the Titans' running back, may suddenly believe he has taken a time machine back to 2009.

By 1985, when Yemane Meresie bought Sav-On Liquors, the street was largely known for the prostitutes and drug dealers who frequented it.

Ms. Kaplan held a colorful place in a layer of New York society made up of flamboyant, surprising and self-invented people -- she had been a suburban housewife in another life -- who are largely known for being seen.

Bark beetles are largely known for their ability to undergo intermittent population eruptions that transform entire landscapes and pose significant economic hardships.

Bernard Luthi, the COO of Rakuten.com Shopping, notes that at the time of that purchase, Buy.com was largely known for selling consumer electronics and gadgets — and had the demographics to match it (youngish and male).

Although offensively capable, Stevens was largely known for his defensive play and his heavy body checking on opponents.