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ringleader

[ring-lee-der] / ˈrɪŋˌli dər /


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Prosecutors allege that an Indonesian woman named Lie Siu Luan, who is among those on trial, is the ringleader.

From BBC Jul. 8, 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

In “The Hunting Wives,” Brittany Snow stars as Sophie O’Neil, an ex-Bostonian housewife who gets pulled into the world of Malin Akerman’s socialite ringleader Margo Banks.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 21, 2026

“If you don’t punish him too you’re letting the ringleader off scot-free.”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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

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

The two SFJ ringleaders were also formally labeled as “terrorists” by India in 2020, with the government requesting that Interpol issue a “red notice” for Pannun’s arrest; the international policing body declined to do so.

From Slate Nov. 29, 2023

They demanded the names of the adult ringleaders.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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