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ringleader

[ring-lee-der] / ˈrɪŋˌli dər /


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Mexican prosecutors are pursuing jail sentences of more than 200 years for each of the defendants, as well as an additional 168-year sentence for the alleged ringleader.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

With the garish gusto of a WWE wrestler, Tucker’s entrance as the ringleader of the show “Stamptown” electrifies the stage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

UK government officials are in talks with Pakistan about the possibility of deporting a Rochdale grooming gang ringleader to the country.

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026

There is also something less expected: tears, especially from ringleader Johnny Knoxville.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

My Uncle Emmanuel—the ringleader of these jokes—smiles at me.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Chhay Sinarith, the senior minister, has said authorities have raided more than 250 scam centers and launched legal cases against some 750 alleged ringleaders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026

More than 85 arrests were made, including the two suspected ringleaders, both from Poland, Kraag said.

From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026

The Secretariat of the Commission for Combating Cybercrime said Cambodian courts handled 37 major cases between 2025 and mid-January 2026, resulting in the conviction of 172 ringleaders and accomplices.

From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2026

There is a risk that smuggling networks are replaced the moment some ringleaders are arrested.

From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2024

Might Mr. Nixon be banking on us doing his job punishing the ringleaders ourselves?

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell


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