In the early part of the century, ministers were the acknowledged leaders both inside and outside their communities.

Within six months they were the acknowledged leaders of fashion and of style.

We are acknowledged leaders in many aspects of gas exploration, production and supply.

The conversation switched to art and its acknowledged leaders of the day in every field.

He was an acknowledged leader of the county's African-American community.

By then, Gaidar had become the acknowledged leader of the band.

By the 1980s, Northeastern was the acknowledged leader in co-op education across the world.

The heads of the state and national tickets were normally the acknowledged leaders.

Tattersall is a well acknowledged leader in both of these areas.

She was an acknowledged leader on a wide range of progressive issues.