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ringleader

[ring-lee-der] / ˈrɪŋˌli dər /


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However the effectiveness of those sentences has come under increased scrutiny this week as it emerged one former gang ringleader in Rochdale had been released early.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Ms. Allen adds credibility to these theories, however, by piecing together Richmond’s likely role as the ringleader of the cohort.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

The ringleader ended up pleading guilty and being sentenced to more than 10 years in prison; the other three received sentences ranging from 18 months to five years.

From Salon Jun. 2, 2026

At a recent show the ringleader wore a red dirndl with gray knee socks and black ankle boots.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 9, 2026

As the class comedian, the eternal ringleader, never in a bad mood, never a crybaby.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

Fars added that the buildings were "severely damaged" and police arrested several people described as "ringleaders".

From Barron's Jan. 1, 2026

Energy Transfer identified two U.S.-based Greenpeace entities and the umbrella group Greenpeace International as the ringleaders responsible for the pipeline fiasco.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 5, 2025

Police say the three ringleaders remain in custody and say other arrests are possible.

From BBC Feb. 19, 2025

Reuss and another suspect, a former paratrooper, are alleged to have been the group’s ringleaders.

From Seattle Times May 20, 2024

Eleven men were accused of being ringleaders in the fracas and arrested.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell




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