bankrolled
Example Sentences
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He allegedly used his illicit wealth to fulfill his dreams of playing professional soccer, buying himself a spot in the starting lineup for teams he bankrolled.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
The high times, prosecutors seemed to imply, had been bankrolled by the Roebucks’ cash.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Hewlett bankrolled ELI’s 2018 workshops at Tianjin University, which was later placed on the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 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
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
