compere

Example Sentences

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James McGrath, who is compere for the event, said he had known Marty for years, and "he's all about persistence and getting things done".

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

After studying psychology at Queen's University Belfast, he made his first serious steps to stardom as compere at the Empire Comedy Club in the city.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2021

Kompany and the compere, Gary Lineker, sneak a selfie as Noel Gallagher performs an intimate gig for guests who have paid up to £1,000 a pop.

From The Guardian • May 18, 2019

He is there as Jake LaMotta in Raging Bull, particularly in his impotent final scenes as a bloated nightclub compere.

From The Guardian • Jun. 14, 2018

“And now,” said Slughorn, shifting massively in his seat with the air of a compere introducing his star act.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling