compere
Example Sentences
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James McGrath, who is compere for the event, said he had known Marty for years, and "he's all about persistence and getting things done".
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
One night in 1985, Paul O'Grady was working behind the bar at a gay pub in London when he remarked that he could do a better job of hosting ladies' night than the current compere.
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2023
Antonio Pappano, tireless as pianist and compere, spoke of “reanimating the spirit of this gorgeous house”.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 21, 2020
All of the 600 guests at the ceremony were invited to a lunchtime reception at St George's Hall, hosted by the Queen, where the best man, the Duke of Cambridge, acted as compere.
From BBC ● May 20, 2018
“And now,” said Slughorn, shifting massively in his seat with the air of a compere introducing his star act.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
