ringmaster

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Then, in 2010, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association made Ricky Gervais its returning ringmaster and things went up before plummeting sharply downhill from there.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026

Despite his reputation as both bands' ringmaster, he said he had only just become truly comfortable with his role.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

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

The deep voice sounded like a circus ringmaster announcing the next act.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals