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ringmaster

[ring-mas-ter, -mah-ster] / ˈrɪŋˌmæs tər, -ˌmɑ stər /


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Pattinson throws his whole being into embodying the ringmaster rapidly losing control of his circus.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

Behind the seeming anarchy of Monty Python, Terry Jones played the part of ingenious ringmaster.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026

Mr Hayes was the first banker to be jailed over the scandal in 2015, condemned by prosecutors at the time as the "ringmaster" of an international fraud conspiracy.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2025

Ali had recently beaten Frazier to earn a shot at Foreman, but he was also 32 and no longer the ringmaster whose speed and power mesmerized fans.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2025

He has ringmaster written all over him, from the scarlet coat and white jodhpurs to the top hat and waxed curled moustache.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

They are critical to cruise lines’ success, serving as ringmasters and chief problem solvers in an ever-changing environment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

That’s why many award shows employ comedians as their ringmasters, as last year’s Emmys producers did by tapping Nate Bargatze.

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026

On Tuesday, the British band are taking to the stage in Cardiff as they return with their rebooted Circus Live tour, complete with acrobats, ringmasters, tightrope walkers, and even a mechanical elephant.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026

And the ringmasters for the last 45 years have been the Buss family.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2025

She was standing in front of a booth talking to a group of clowns, comic policemen and ringmasters.

From O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1920 by Various


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