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kingpin

[king-pin] / ˈkɪŋˌpɪn /






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The U.S. case against a Mexican governor is entwined with the mysterious kidnapping of Sinaloa cartel kingpin Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Baghdad had already said it was cutting output because of the crisis, with Kuwait and kingpin Saudi Arabia following suit.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

A sports kingpin, White is also part of a circle of Trump whisperers and influencers, such as podcasters Theo Von and Joe Rogan, who is also a UFC commentator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

I stand up ready to give this former cyber-crime kingpin a professional hello.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

Francis is wide awake and wearing his favorite-slash-only bathrobe, like he’s some kingpin whose business makes him stacks on stacks of money instead of a technician spending the little he makes on us.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera




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