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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 Feb. 15, 2026

Barnum, the 19th-century showman who founded the Ringling Bros. circus.

From Salon Dec. 9, 2025

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 Mar. 2, 2024

As Ringling Bros. ushers in a new era, it should serve as an inspiration to other circuses, traveling shows and entertainment businesses to champion a more humane and ethical future.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 9, 2023

Especially Simon—that boy spent the first seven years of his life on the Ringling show.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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