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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As chilly weather rolls in this spooky season, prepare to suit up for the latest Ghostbusters installment!
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Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The National Guard rolled in, turning our streets into militarized zones with tanks and rifles.
—Bulmaro Vicente, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
How exactly did Miami roll in the second half?
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Buffalo’s top line was rolling in this game.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The National Guard rolled in, turning our streets into militarized zones with tanks and rifles.
—Bulmaro Vicente, Oc Register, 26 Oct. 2025
How exactly did Miami roll in the second half?
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Buffalo’s top line was rolling in this game.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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 31 Oct. 2025.
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