high-rolling
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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The Spanish island wants to shed its reputation as a hot spot for British bachelor parties and thrifty package holidayers and transform into a luxury destination for high-rolling tourists like Americans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
In recent years, Beijing has cracked down on high-rolling gamblers and their agents, once responsible for the majority of Macau’s casino revenue, forcing companies like Las Vegas Sands to pivot to mass-market customers.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
Ghislaine Maxwell compiled the birthday book, collecting sentiments from Epstein’s friends and then gifting the album to her high-rolling financier bestie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2025
By the encore, he'd given up all pretence of being a high-rolling playboy.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2025
“No family anymore and no money: that was how I started, and it’s no different now. But it’s not a way up, even with high-rolling guys. You should know that.”
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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