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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And just like paying $6 a gallon for gas on a California road trip, or $43 for a martini at Bemelman’s Bar in Manhattan, having a lobster roll in Boston is a worthwhile investment every once in a while. Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 If the entire roster brings that mentality into Saturday, then the Horned Frogs should have no problem rolling in their home opener. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026 Taita prances along rock walls and rolls in the dirt, meowing with his tail held high. Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Each cake donut is hand-rolled in cinnamon and sugar straight from the fryer. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 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 13 Sep. 2026.

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