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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Portland, Ore.-based Emek was already dubbed “The Thinking Man’s Poster Artist” by punk icon Henry Rollins years before he became Coachella’s resident illustrator in 2007.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Citi analyst Michael Rollins wrote that the broader set of bidders could make the auction more competitive, “especially given the compatibility of this spectrum with a broad diversity of devices and current wireless networks.”

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

EchoStar has “fully migrated” its 5G network to AT&T, Citi analysts led by Michael Rollins said in a note to investors on Monday.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Rollins falls sharply after missing fourth-quarter earnings estimates.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Rex Rollins walks up to me and says, “Well, nice job today, Nate, and welcome to New York.”

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

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