ringleader

Example Sentences

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The alleged ringleader, Alan Carrillo, was charged with theft and “altering, planting or concealing evidence.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

At a recent show the ringleader wore a red dirndl with gray knee socks and black ankle boots.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

China called on Thursday for criminal associates of accused scam boss Chen Zhi to surrender voluntarily in return for lighter sentences, after their alleged ringleader was extradited from Cambodia.

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

A girl named Ayako, who was the ringleader, hadn’t spoken yet.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata