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 donations continue to roll in, organizers say each locker door unlocks a moment of joy for a child who needs it most.
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Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
The main draw to any sauna festival is the saunas rolled in by local businesses, of course.
—Amelia Arvesen, Outside, 16 Dec. 2025
Filming is underway on Human II Forever and cameras have already rolled in Brazil, New Zealand, Samoa, USA, Germany, Curaçao, France, Japan, Tanzania, Netherlands.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2025
As 2026 rolls in, ROI is stepping into the AI driver’s seat.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
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Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
The main draw to any sauna festival is the saunas rolled in by local businesses, of course.
—Amelia Arvesen, Outside, 16 Dec. 2025
Filming is underway on Human II Forever and cameras have already rolled in Brazil, New Zealand, Samoa, USA, Germany, Curaçao, France, Japan, Tanzania, Netherlands.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2025
As 2026 rolls in, ROI is stepping into the AI driver’s seat.
—Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 15 Dec. 2025
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“Roll in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20in. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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