ringleader

Example Sentences

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The ringleader ended up pleading guilty and being sentenced to more than 10 years in prison; the other three received sentences ranging from 18 months to five years.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Beijing has also called Chen "the ringleader of a major cross-border gambling and fraud criminal syndicate", and Cambodia deported him to China last week.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

Teddy, the ringleader, is sure he can prove it.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

A person wearing a chicken suit and stylized American-flag cape appeared to be the ringleader.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

As the ringleader and his buddies walk away, I can see him doing it.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin