barker

Example Sentences

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“Colonel Parker used to be a carnival barker,” designer Murphy notes.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m almost like the carnival barker, letting folks know that we’re here and they can come get vaccinated,” Mr. Espinal said.

From New York Times

As the sideshow barker shouts, his voice competing with rollicking carousel music, “Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!”

From New York Times

So when a carnival barker promises a crowd a good show it is easy to imagine del Toro nodding along as he murmurs, Step right this way, folks.

From New York Times

They are the distractions that come from the main barker, the total mismanagement of this beloved team.

From Washington Post