brass ring
Example Sentences
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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
“They are that brass ring that everyone chased, only to find that it was made out of tin,” Shapiro said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 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
