ringleader
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First baseman Chick Gandil was the ringleader, while star pitcher Eddie Cicotte was the key figure.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 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
Aliyu's report of the incident to the police prompted what the commissioner described as an "intelligence-driven operation" that led to the arrest of the alleged ringleader and subsequently the other suspects.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
There is also something less expected: tears, especially from ringleader Johnny Knoxville.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
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
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
Fars added that the buildings were "severely damaged" and police arrested several people described as "ringleaders".
From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026
Four defendants described as ringleaders were sentenced to between five years and nine months and eight years in jail by a court in western Germany.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2025
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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