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.
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Dave's Killer Bread Oats & Blues Featuring a unique crunchy crust rolled in oats and blue cornmeal, Dave's Killer Bread Oats & Blues has a soft texture, a hint of sweetness and delivers whole grains in every bite.
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
After the Bulls had chipped away in the final minutes of the second quarter, Williamson hit a driving layup and added a finger-roll in the final seconds of the period to put the Pelicans up 74-58 at halftime.
—CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
For instance, according to the official Disney food blog, park-goers can taste the 70th Celebration Churros - rolled in ube sugar and topped with blue raspberry icing drizzle and sprinkles - the churro stands near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Haunted Mansion, and Town Square.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Advertisement By Tuesday, fog could roll in from the Northeast to Florida, and even parts of the Midwest, which The Weather Channel warned could lead to delays at airports, including in Atlanta, Chicago, New York City, and Philadelphia.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
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Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
After the Bulls had chipped away in the final minutes of the second quarter, Williamson hit a driving layup and added a finger-roll in the final seconds of the period to put the Pelicans up 74-58 at halftime.
—CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025
For instance, according to the official Disney food blog, park-goers can taste the 70th Celebration Churros - rolled in ube sugar and topped with blue raspberry icing drizzle and sprinkles - the churro stands near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Haunted Mansion, and Town Square.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Advertisement By Tuesday, fog could roll in from the Northeast to Florida, and even parts of the Midwest, which The Weather Channel warned could lead to delays at airports, including in Atlanta, Chicago, New York City, and Philadelphia.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Roll in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20in. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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