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Recent Examples of brass ring
It’s made with a thick polyurethane — a solid plastic that is strong with some flexibility, and a lead-free brass ring.
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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
Once upon a time, getting a job in a TV writers’ room was a brass ring of its own.
—Peter Rubin, Longreads, 2 May 2023
Comedy specials are traditionally a brass ring for rising comedians.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 7 Mar. 2023
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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
Once upon a time, getting a job in a TV writers’ room was a brass ring of its own.
—Peter Rubin, Longreads, 2 May 2023
Comedy specials are traditionally a brass ring for rising comedians.
—Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 7 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brass ring
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Despite its end, the data will be a treasure trove that physicists will mine for discoveries for many years to come.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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Today’s Amazon deals are a treasure trove of must-have tech that’ll level up your home setup for sure.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Aromas of yellow plum, a hint of caramel and a light nuttiness.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Their Deviate 2022 Pinot Noir has aromas of Oolong tea, eucalyptus, cherry, and red plum with smooth tannins and flavors of cranberry, black cherry, and a touch of cinnamon in the finish.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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For comparison: Just four years ago, 2021 champion Hideki Matsuyama earned just over $2 million in prize money.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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The top rodeo athletes in the world will compete for over $3 million in prize money in the American Contender Tournament Finals on Friday night from Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Other styling tricks included whimsical touches on simplified outfits such as oversized scarves, bag charms, layered belts, fur accessories and extravagant strands of pearls.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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To me, that is Zenith going in the more independent watchmaking route with a stunning lapis lazuli dial with mother of pearl along with a full platinum case and bracelet.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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In 1940, the Duke of Windsor commissioned Cartier to create a flamingo brooch made of emeralds, rubies, sapphires, gold, diamonds and citrine that reflected his wife’s colorful character.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The price hike stems from the skyrocketing cost of gold: In 2024, gold prices rose nearly 40 percent.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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Beachcombers and seashell hunters will appreciate the opportunity to find little treasures washed ashore.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Looting has been happening for centuries, but today’s criminals have turned to advanced technologies—including sonar, drones and underwater metal detectors—to pluck treasure from shipwrecks and other ancient sites beneath the Mediterranean Sea, per the AP.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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Sandy Alcántara of the Miami Marlins would be the biggest and best prize to acquire for Chicago.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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With their eyes on that prize, for this particular round of data analysis, Lokhov and his colleagues, including co-author Christoph Wiesinger, performed several technical overhauls to significantly improve the instrument’s capabilities.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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His biggest songs have included numerous motivational gems about getting back to the basics.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
13 Apr. 2025
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The thrill of the hunt, the excitement of discovering a rare gem, and the camaraderie among fellow collectors all contribute to the unique celebration.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Brass ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brass%20ring. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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