high-rolling
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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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
It easily earned the No. 1 title but was not the high-rolling sendoff for one of modern cinema’s most iconic actor/character pairings that anyone hoped.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 2, 2023
The ear-splitting, chrome-encrusted Hog that Jann loaned me was a thrilling ride, and my high-rolling companions were friendly enough.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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