: not having or set to a fixed date or deadline : continually adjustable through a period of time to provide flexibility for individual circumstances
De Blasio's spokesman Wiley Norvell said the city is encouraging families to sign up their kids by June 26, although there is a rolling deadline until Oct. 1. The sooner families apply, he said, the better chance they'll secure the seat they want.—
Matthew Chayes
Matthew ChayesMany law school use a rolling admissions process, meaning they evaluate applications as they come in and release admissions decisions, one by one.—Ilana Kowarski
Ilana KowarskiThe Delaware Aglands Foundation Board announced it will institute a rolling application process for its Young Farmer Loan Program to offer young farmers more flexibility in acquiring a farm.—The Dover Post
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
It's loaded with great tools like a stethoscope, a blood pressure cuff, a syringe, a rolling thermometer and more.
—Nora Colomer
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Perhaps the most important stream of influence on the president is his endlessly rolling call list — to old friends and world leaders, and often to the CEOs of US companies, from old allies in the real estate business to new ones like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, and cook until very fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
—Craig Melvin, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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Best Prime Day Carry-on Backpack Deals Carry-on backpacks can provide just as much packing space as a rolling carry-on or duffel bag, while freeing up your hands at the same time.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
It's loaded with great tools like a stethoscope, a blood pressure cuff, a syringe, a rolling thermometer and more.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Perhaps the most important stream of influence on the president is his endlessly rolling call list — to old friends and world leaders, and often to the CEOs of US companies, from old allies in the real estate business to new ones like Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, and cook until very fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
—Craig Melvin, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rolling. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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