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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By the time the region’s dry summer heat rolls in, some patients may be further along in the recovery and early growth process. Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 Featuring the perfect balance of cookie and vanilla ice cream, these sandwiches are rolled in mini, semi-sweet chocolate chips for an extra decadent touch. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 22 July 2026 Zach Johnson rolls in a 30-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole and outlasts Louis Oosthuizen and Marc Leishman in a three-man playoff to win the British Open. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 The 1871 store has all sorts of teas, mugs, and totes, and the cinnamon rolls in its tearoom are worth the trip alone. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 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 25 Jul. 2026.

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