ringleader
noun
ring·lead·er
ˈriŋ-ˌlē-dər 
: a leader of a ring of individuals engaged especially in improper or unlawful activities
Examples of ringleader in a Sentence
the ringleader of a gang of criminals
Recent Examples on the Web
The alleged ringleader of the fraud scheme, Patrick Berhan, pleaded guilty earlier this year and is still awaiting sentencing.
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Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
The couple recruited young women including some from lower-income neighborhoods to steal from Ulta and Sephora stores, and the ringleader resold the merchandise for a fraction of its retail price in an Amazon storefront, according to the indictment.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 19 July 2024
Avi, the theatrical ringleader, follows in Regina’s wake.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
Handling the process were brokers from overseas Chinese business associations in Kokang who approached scam ringleaders to negotiate terms.
—Washington Post, 22 July 2024
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Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
The couple recruited young women including some from lower-income neighborhoods to steal from Ulta and Sephora stores, and the ringleader resold the merchandise for a fraction of its retail price in an Amazon storefront, according to the indictment.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 19 July 2024
Avi, the theatrical ringleader, follows in Regina’s wake.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
Handling the process were brokers from overseas Chinese business associations in Kokang who approached scam ringleaders to negotiate terms.
—Washington Post, 22 July 2024
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“Ringleader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ringleader. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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ringleader
noun
ring·lead·er
ˈriŋ-ˌlēd-ər
: a leader especially of a group of persons who cause trouble
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