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ringleader

[ring-lee-der] / ˈrɪŋˌli dər /


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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

The ringleader ended up pleading guilty and being sentenced to more than 10 years in prison; the other three received sentences ranging from 18 months to five years.

From Salon Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2026

As the class comedian, the eternal ringleader, never in a bad mood, never a crybaby.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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

Tech stocks were at the forefront, with familiar ringleaders Nvidia and Super Micro Computer again pulling the market higher.

From Seattle Times May 6, 2024

Sam and Lige and Walter were the ringleaders of the mule-talkers.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston




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