mob boss

noun

: someone who controls part of an organized criminal group

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In 1992, mob boss John Gotti was convicted in New York of murder and racketeering; he was later sentenced to life in prison without parole. ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026 The Mid-Credits Scene The mid-credits scene centers on Peter Sarsgaard’s character, Detective Wiles, who watches as a group of women place a tattoo on mob boss Lupino’s face that mirrors the facial marking seen on The Bride. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026 In the sequence, Wiles watches as a group of women place a tattoo on mob boss Lupino’s face that mirrors the facial marking seen on The Bride. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026 In the grips of her ghost, the young woman starts howling accusations aimed at a local mob boss (Zlatko Burić) who happens to be sitting at the bar. Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mob boss

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“Mob boss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mob%20boss. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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