ringleader

Example Sentences

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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

A court in Seoul heard closing arguments in Yoon's trial, in which he was accused of being the "ringleader of an insurrection".

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO—Scott Wiener, the soft-spoken, 6-foot-7 ringleader of California’s Yimby movement, really, really wants to be the next Nancy Pelosi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

The State has not been looking for a third person, a ringleader for this crime, because I think they recognize that this person doesn't exist.”

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson