Rollins

American

[rol-inz] / ˈrɒl ɪnz /

noun

Theodore Walter Sonny, born 1930, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.

Rollins British

/ ˈrɒlɪnz /

noun

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

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Secretary Brooke Rollins said the agency had already deployed millions of sterile flies after the first Texas case was confirmed last week, and would continue with more releases in newly confirmed areas.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"We have a confirmed positive detection of New World screwworm in a three-week-old calf," US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a briefing.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

From the start, Mr. Rollins understood the value of practicing long hours, which he did in his bedroom closet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Legendary Jazz musician Sonny Rollins, who was known as the "saxophone colossus", has died aged 95.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“There are many different types of children for many different types of shows,” Rex Rollins begins, and I can see that he’s given this speech about a billion times.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

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