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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More rural stretches of the map definitely favor the high end of that span, while Tokyo City always kicks the framerate down 10 fps or more, especially whenever the rain rolls in.
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Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
The sweep of red sandstone cliffs frames a long, often empty, beach, where the Irish Sea rolls in with quiet force.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
The rain will roll in during the afternoon and evening hours and will provide some relief and help with the brushfires.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Then a thunderstorm rolled in and pushed them off the water.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
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Adam Ismail, The Drive, 14 May 2026
The sweep of red sandstone cliffs frames a long, often empty, beach, where the Irish Sea rolls in with quiet force.
—Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
The rain will roll in during the afternoon and evening hours and will provide some relief and help with the brushfires.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Then a thunderstorm rolled in and pushed them off the water.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
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“Roll in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20in. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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