bankrolled

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The men are part of a group of industry insiders who are alleged to have bankrolled spending sprees and luxury home stays by Alison-Madueke, 65.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

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

Executives at the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which bankrolled Six Flags Qiddiya City, have told others that things are “business as usual,” according to people familiar with those discussions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

And ever since Matthew Boulton bankrolled Watt’s engine—and got rich off it—folks with dreams and some extra cash have been eager to get a piece of the action.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Just four months earlier, he had bankrolled his son David’s $8-billion acquisition of the storied Paramount Pictures.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2025