roll in
phrasal verb
rolled in; rolling in; rolls in
1
: to appear or arrive in large numbers or amounts
The money has been rolling in.
2
: to arrive at a place especially later than usual or expected
He finally rolled in at 3:30 in the morning.
Examples of roll in in a Sentence
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The fourth and fifth playoff holes were at No. 17 and on the fourth, Kim extended the match with a clutch birdie putt from 12 feet after Schultz had rolled in a 17-footer moments before.
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Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
The deluge has fostered an environment of wet soil and high waterways, only increasing the possibility of floods as more rain rolls in.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
On the par-3 13th, McIlroy rolled in a 14-foot birdie putt and Schauffele bogeyed.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2024
But more storms can roll in later in the day near the I-20 corridor and south into Central Texas, according to the weather service.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2024
As dark storm clouds rolled in over New Jersey, our captain got us back to the marina before the rain dampened the day.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
The best surfers in the world descend here each summer to compete on waves rolling in under its public pier.
—Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Get the Recipe 25 of 80 Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins
These cute-as-can-be doughnut poppers are rolled in cinnamon and sugar for the flavor of a snickerdoodle cookie.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
The ball was still nestled amongst the shrubbery when Scheffler rolled in for par on the same green shortly after, extending his lead to three.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024
The deluge has fostered an environment of wet soil and high waterways, only increasing the possibility of floods as more rain rolls in.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
On the par-3 13th, McIlroy rolled in a 14-foot birdie putt and Schauffele bogeyed.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2024
But more storms can roll in later in the day near the I-20 corridor and south into Central Texas, according to the weather service.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2024
As dark storm clouds rolled in over New Jersey, our captain got us back to the marina before the rain dampened the day.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
The best surfers in the world descend here each summer to compete on waves rolling in under its public pier.
—Tyrone Beason, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024
Get the Recipe 25 of 80 Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins
These cute-as-can-be doughnut poppers are rolled in cinnamon and sugar for the flavor of a snickerdoodle cookie.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
The ball was still nestled amongst the shrubbery when Scheffler rolled in for par on the same green shortly after, extending his lead to three.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
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“Roll in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20in. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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