The phrase "was promoted for" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to someone who was given a higher position after excelling at their job. For example, "He was promoted for his hard work and dedication."
San Quentin, home to the state's death row, was promoted for its "commanding view of the San Francisco Bay".
SubhajitBanerjee remembers the abuse of the #AskTony tag which was promoted for a Q&A with Tony Blair over the interfaith harmony week.
About 3.5 million viewers tuned in for the exclusive interview, which was taped on March 2 and was promoted for more than a week in advance.
Lust and sex became associated with the original sin of Adam and Eve and the celibate life was promoted for those with the most godly minds.
At that time, American leaders were very enthusiastic about dams, to the point of missionary zeal — at various points, a Danube Valley Authority was promoted for the Danube Valley and an Amazon Valley Authority for the Amazon.
A deputy police inspector who just weeks ago was promoted for successfully bringing down crime in his Brooklyn precinct was demoted yesterday amid a federal investigation into accusations he was involved in drug-related misconduct, officials said.
The ABC interview had been promoted for weeks.
Many are hybrids or special selections that have been promoted for garden use.
Most importantly, the drug cannot be promoted for unapproved uses, not even with peer-reviewed articles.
The executives recommended that Neurontin be promoted for the unapproved condition through educational courses.
At home, the Games have been promoted for many months as a national cause.
