bankroll
noun
money in one's possession; monetary resources.
is bankrolling
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present progressiveof bankroll (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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This situation leaves open the question of whether the public has a right to know who is bankrolling a nonprofit’s activity.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2025
Speaking from his Oakland home, Riley explained why he’s not planning to compromise, no matter which megacorporation is bankrolling his project.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2024
Amazon is bankrolling $12.7 million of the project’s $109 million total development cost through a grant and a below-market-rate loan, according to the National Housing Trust.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 14, 2022
In the Senate race, Trump is backing Blake Masters, a 35-year-old first-time candidate who has spent most of his career working for billionaire Peter Thiel, who is bankrolling his campaign.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 2, 2022
A former Commerce Department official warned lawmakers that the federal government is blind to who is bankrolling purchases of companies and critical technology in the U.S., making America vulnerable to foreign threats including from China.
From Washington Times ● May 12, 2022
