1.   The UK has always been a net exporter of carpets and its reputation for quality has worldwide acclaim.

2.   Chairman Alan Greenspan has gained worldwide acclaim for his cautious stewardship of the Federal Reserve System.

3.   Despite her informality, there is no mistaking the dedication that has won her worldwide critical acclaim.

4.   Hundertwasser was too young to be involved in anything political then but his later blossoming as an artist brought worldwide acclaim.

5.   Julien Macdonald won worldwide acclaim by knitting clothing as airy as cobwebs, as gossamer as dragonfly wings.

6.   Network receives worldwide acclaim.

7.   Nor were they told their glass works had garnered top prizes and worldwide acclaim.

8.   Sunday might be their last chance to secure worldwide acclaim as the best striking duo on the planet.

9.   Peace campaigner Gordon Wilson, who won worldwide acclaim for forgiving the IRA bombers who killed his daughter, died Tuesday.