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Ringling

American  
[ring-ling] / ˈrɪŋ lɪŋ /

noun

  1. Albert (1852–1916), and his brothers Alfred (1861–1919), Charles (1863–1926), John (1866–1936), and Otto (1858–1911), U.S. circus owners.


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Companies like Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey offered elephants, equestrian acts, clowns and contortionists in a huge Big Top that could seat thousands.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s the showmanship of Ringling Brothers Circus combined with the athletic flair of the Harlem Globetrotters.

From Los Angeles Times

Many details are yet to be settled, but the idea is for these additions to complement the motel’s existing guest rooms, which teem with enough clown imagery to eclipse a Ringling Brothers reunion.

From Los Angeles Times

The two, who have been with Vargas for three years, met when they were with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.

From Los Angeles Times

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, that self-proclaimed greatest show on Earth, is back seven years after folding up its big top for what was feared to be the last time.

From New York Times