brass ring

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For many decades, the ultimate brass ring on Wall Street was grabbing a top position at one of the nation’s largest commercial or investment banks—the management committee at JPMorgan or a partnership at Goldman Sachs.

From Barron's • Dec. 5, 2025

It’s about her needing to have that brass ring no matter what.

From Salon • Oct. 17, 2025

The brass ring is a trillion-dollar company with a global user base.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 12, 2025

There is no ladder of success in the business, there is no brass ring at the end.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2023

She glanced around, saw no sign of any lurkers, and then stepped up and knocked twice with the big brass ring.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older