ringleader

Example Sentences

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The alleged ringleader, Alan Carrillo, was charged with theft and “altering, planting or concealing evidence.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 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

China called on Thursday for criminal associates of accused scam boss Chen Zhi to surrender voluntarily in return for lighter sentences, after their alleged ringleader was extradited from Cambodia.

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

In that night’s Lemoncello commercial, Keeley—the ringleader of the group that had “defeated” Charles in the Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library game—looked ridiculous dressed up in goofy goggles like a flying squirrel.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein