ringmaster

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Behind the seeming anarchy of Monty Python, Terry Jones played the part of ingenious ringmaster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

We may see Colbert play ringmaster for a future awards broadcast after “The Late Show” ends, if we’re lucky and he wants the job.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2025

If Wrexham and all the spotlight can be considered a circus - as Charlton boss Nathan Jones had put it before the game - then Parkinson has been the ringmaster.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025

“Are you ready?” the ringmaster roars from inside the tent.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

The deep voice sounded like a circus ringmaster announcing the next act.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals