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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The rise in bond yields hasn’t been sharp enough to shake stocks while earnings roll in. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 The milestone episode saw an unexpected storm roll in during Lucy’s big day, messing with her plans to tie the knot with Kevin Kinkirk (played by George Stults). Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 Flat outsole sneakers lack the arch support that keeps the foot from rolling in and provide inadequate shock absorption. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 Sam Junqua played an arcing first-touch cross from 35 yards out on the left side to the back post and Marczuk gently rolled in the volley. ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 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 Aug. 2026.

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