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Recent Examples of brass ring
Built in 1909 by Charles I. D. Looff, who made the carousel for the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk two years later, Spokane’s merry-go-round offers 54 horses, a giraffe, a tiger and two Chinese dragon chairs and, of course, a brass ring.
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Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
It’s made with a thick polyurethane — a solid plastic that is strong with some flexibility, and a lead-free brass ring.
—Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
Editor’s picks The Machine is Bert Kreischer’s bid for grabbing the big-screen-stardom brass ring, taking his infamous anecdote and turning it into a meta-action-comedy perfectly tailored to his stage persona.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2023
There is no ladder of success in the business, there is no brass ring at the end.
—Anousha Sakoui, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2023
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Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
It’s made with a thick polyurethane — a solid plastic that is strong with some flexibility, and a lead-free brass ring.
—Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 28 June 2023
Editor’s picks The Machine is Bert Kreischer’s bid for grabbing the big-screen-stardom brass ring, taking his infamous anecdote and turning it into a meta-action-comedy perfectly tailored to his stage persona.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2023
There is no ladder of success in the business, there is no brass ring at the end.
—Anousha Sakoui, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brass ring
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What’s more, the harsh reality is that the Heat — whose strong interest in Antetokounmpo is widely known — can access a treasure trove of first-rounders (up to four) in the summer and should thus incentivize Golden State to seize this current moment.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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According to the publication’s source, ICE already had a treasure trove of personal details about Pretti before his death on Saturday.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
29 Jan. 2026
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Farmers gathered walnuts into leather pouches beside hedgerows laden with berries, pears, plums and cornelian cherries.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Plum Purple Not too far off from red is plum purple, a paint color that interior designer Dijana Savic-Jambert is not looking forward to seeing used in the near future.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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Caiman’s mom Kasey said that the prize money will transform their family’s farming operation.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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The prize money is limited, but the events provide Gu and her sponsors with exposure beyond the marketing campaigns and magazine profiles.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Models wearing diamond and pearl pieces from the new collection were stationed throughout the room, illuminated by overhead spotlights.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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These short almond nails pair cherry-cola red with ivory lace and gleaming pearl decals.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her teammate, Kaillie Humphries – mom of 15-month-old Aulden – is the first female bobsledder to defend her Olympic title and will vie for her fourth gold.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Former Olympic gold medalists will also be in the delegation, including hockey player sisters Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson and Monique Lamoureux-Morando, speedskater Apolo Ohno and figure skater Evan Lysacek.—
MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Signs around the lot warn visitors of frequent break-ins, so either leave your treasure at home or hike in your pearls.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the role Hough most treasures these days is also his newest—dad.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
5 Feb. 2026
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Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Shopping in such places often requires a little imagination and some digging, but the extra effort makes discovering a hidden gem amongst everything else all the more exciting.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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There is a strong sense of Aspen’s heart in this gem of a hotel—and it’s celebrated by those locals, travelers, and celebrities who àpres, dine, and book stays here.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Brass ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brass%20ring. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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