ringleader

Example Sentences

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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

Beijing has also called Chen "the ringleader of a major cross-border gambling and fraud criminal syndicate", and Cambodia deported him to China last week.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

A person wearing a chicken suit and stylized American-flag cape appeared to be the ringleader.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Gil, her charismatic, not-yet-divorced boss, was not just the manager but the ringleader of a group of friends who referred to him as “Mr. Fun.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025

And he was right; I was the ringleader here.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson