bankrolled
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The high times, prosecutors seemed to imply, had been bankrolled by the Roebucks’ cash.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Southampton striker Alan Shearer had interest from Manchester United, but Rovers - bankrolled by local businessman Jack Walker - tabled a British record £3.6m for the 21-year-old and enjoyed an almost immediate return.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
But LIV’s future is on the brink now that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which bankrolled the entire operation, has decided to turn off the funding tap after this season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
The attacks in the Red Sea that reshaped global shipping over the past month were partly bankrolled this way, too.
From Barron's ● Apr. 18, 2026
The business bankrolled Nihill’s early days in comedy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026