roll in

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.

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But a few weeks ago, Kanchan said about 500 adults were deleted from their voter roll in this community, which resides around a bridge. — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026 Once national press rolled in, Twisted Teens were accused of being an industry plant, with a few punks going so far as to call them a psyop. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026 The lightweight, wind-resistant fabric is ideal for crisp fall walks, while its water-repellent finish offers some backup when a light drizzle rolls in. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2026 As storms roll in on Thursday afternoon, temperatures will rise to 72 in the afternoon and then drop significantly to 44 degrees overnight. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roll in

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“Roll in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20in. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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