bankrolled

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JD Vance converted to Catholicism in 2019, during a time when he was being heavily bankrolled by esoteric Catholic billionaire Peter Thiel.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Several Nigerian businessmen are alleged to have bankrolled huge spending sprees, including more than £2m at luxury store Harrods and £4.6m on refurbishing homes in London and Buckinghamshire.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The business bankrolled Nihill’s early days in comedy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

As it turned out, the deal also bankrolled deels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Humain, launched in May, is bankrolled by Saudi's powerful Public Investment Fund, which has played a key role in financing the kingdom's so-called gigaprojects -- major developments aimed at boosting and diversifying its oil-reliant economy.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025