Rollins

[ rol-inz ]

/ ˈrɒl ɪnz /

noun

Theodore WalterSonny,born 1930, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.

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Example sentences from the Web for rollins

Three days after that, the author of the original Rollins piece published a defense of his skewering of the sax icon.
What’s With This Uncool Surge in Jazz Bashing?|Ted Gioia|November 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rollins became just the latest media figure to spark controversy for his thoughts on the Williams tragedy.
Is Alimony Anti-Feminist?|Keli Goff|August 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Rollins agreed that Rove may have a hard time prying open rich Republican wallets in the future.
Is the Cult of Karl Rove Over?|David Freedlander|November 10, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But Rollins sees a bright silver lining for the Republicans in the current RNC leadership.
Ground Game: Obama Campaign Opens Up a Big Lead in Field Offices|John Avlon, Michael Keller|October 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST

“If he becomes the champion of the conservative Catholic/Christian coalition, he could be very credible,” says Rollins.
Romney Losing His Mojo After Caucus, Primary Losses to Santorum|Howard Kurtz|February 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The extent and variety of Mr. Rollins's business relations make it impossible to characterize them with brevity.
Sketches of Successful New Hampshire Men|Various
Anyhow, he omitted to mention that the judge sentenced Rollins to one day's imprisonment.
Mr. Punch's History of Modern England, Vol. I (of 4).--1841-1857|Charles L. Graves
Without saying anything to Mrs. Rollins or the neighbors, they hurried away, the boys keeping in a cluster around the farmer.
Boy Scouts on a Long Hike|Archibald Lee Fletcher
Post scored another strike against his rival and then Rollins let go at an out-shoot.
The Crimson Sweater|Ralph Henry Barbour
At the very first mention of his name Rollins had come sliding way forward to the edge of his chair.
Rainy Week|Eleanor Hallowell Abbott

British Dictionary definitions for rollins

Rollins

/ (ˈrɒlɪnz) /

noun

Sonny, original name Theodore Walter Rollins . born 1930, US jazz tenor saxophonist, noted for his improvisation

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