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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Tucker could very well be a Blue Jay by the end of December if the ball continues to roll in their favor.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
As a result, even the borrowers who've managed to stay on top of their monthly credit card payments throughout the year may be feeling the strain as December's bills start to roll in.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
The dough is rolled in festive hues of red and green nonpareils before baking, and once baked, a milk chocolate kiss is gently pressed into the warm cookie right out of the oven.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Invites for end-of-the-year festivities were rolling in, filling our mailbox and inbox.
—Whitney Roberts, Parents, 5 Dec. 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
As a result, even the borrowers who've managed to stay on top of their monthly credit card payments throughout the year may be feeling the strain as December's bills start to roll in.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
The dough is rolled in festive hues of red and green nonpareils before baking, and once baked, a milk chocolate kiss is gently pressed into the warm cookie right out of the oven.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Invites for end-of-the-year festivities were rolling in, filling our mailbox and inbox.
—Whitney Roberts, Parents, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Roll in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20in. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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