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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
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
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
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Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brass ring
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Fortunately, Abercrombie is a treasure trove of the season’s hottest looks at prices that can still fit your budget.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
14 Aug. 2025
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After all, your email is a treasure trove of useful data that can be employed in further attacks.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Touted as the younger sibling to Grey Ghost, Little Ghost is a can’t-miss brick building in shades of magenta, plum and red, according to a news release.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The wine is vibrant and aromatic, featuring notes of raspberry, plum, and hibiscus flowers.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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For the first time at the tournament, winning teams in the men’s, women’s and mixed doubles will receive $1 million in prize money.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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By contrast, online sweepstakes casinos claim to pay out in prize money between 80-96% of their revenues; notably, slot machines at commercial casinos typically pay out between 80 to 95 percent (depending on the state).—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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People in the region’s sparse settlements dove for pearls and fished for grouper and sea bream, and were visited by the occasional trader or pirate.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Aug. 2025
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To complement the bright pink of the dress, Clooney wore gold accessories, including metallic high-heel sandals and pearl drop earrings.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
7 Aug. 2025
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There are also gold vermeil styles, which combine a sterling silver base with a gold overlay, and sterling silver hoops plated in gold.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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In 1948: Vicki Manalo Draves, the first Asian American to win Olympic gold three days earlier, in 3-meter springboard diving, doubled her achievement with a gold in 10-meter platform diving.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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These old Zinfandel vineyards are considered to be American historical treasures, given that most commercial vineyards are pulled out at around 30 years of age.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The historic casino, located across from Fremont Street Experience, is full of miscellaneous treasures and antiques, including a chandelier from Figaro Opera House in Paris, a giant brass boar from Nice, and a 1927 Pullman train car.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Aug. 2025
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The current Powerball jackpot has now risen to become the biggest lottery prize of the year so far, eclipsing the $526.5 million prize won by a Powerball ticket buyer from California in March.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The grandma of 10, who recently survived breast cancer, won the largest internet prize ever from the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Monopoly game.—
Mike Stunson,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Hunter Brown bolstered his Cy Young Award candidacy with another gem, shutting the Red Sox down over 6.2 dominant innings, and the top three batters in Boston’s lineup combined to go 0 for 11.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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The rocker/rapper/actor/celeb gossip site favorite will perform a free concert at Shank Hall, 1434 N. Farwell Ave., the long running live music gem with a capacity of just 300 people.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Brass ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brass%20ring. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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