compere
Example Sentences
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One night in 1985, Paul O'Grady was working behind the bar at a gay pub in London when he remarked that he could do a better job of hosting ladies' night than the current compere.
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2023
It's worth noting that Rock's joke wasn't the most offensive we've heard from an awards ceremony compere in recent years.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2022
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
Antonio Pappano, tireless as pianist and compere, spoke of “reanimating the spirit of this gorgeous house”.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 21, 2020
“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
