brass ring
Example Sentences
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For many decades, the ultimate brass ring on Wall Street was grabbing a top position at one of the nation’s largest commercial or investment banks—the management committee at JPMorgan or a partnership at Goldman Sachs.
From Barron's ● Dec. 5, 2025
It’s about her needing to have that brass ring no matter what.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2025
The brass ring is a trillion-dollar company with a global user base.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2025
Upgrading once-ignored food into tasty, healthy treats is the brass ring of food waste prevention efforts.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2023
She glanced around, saw no sign of any lurkers, and then stepped up and knocked twice with the big brass ring.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
