roll around
phrasal verb
rolled around; rolling around; rolls around
informal
: to arrive or happen again
By the time Friday rolls around, I'm ready for the weekend.
Examples of roll around in a Sentence
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Economic headwinds As anticipated, the state’s economic picture grew duller and Newsom was considering cuts by the time 2023 rolled around.
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Vik Jolly, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
There are roughly 2,100 volunteers, broken up into 40 different committees, who descend upon Quail Hollow from near and far when tournament week in May rolls around.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2024
My mouth, with this peppercorn rolling around in it, was very happy.
—Bill Buford, The New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2024
An additional three-month extension is also on the table should a sale be in progress by the time the deadline rolls around, per The Hollywood Reporter.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Activities & Experiences High season expectedly rolls around in the summer when guests can take full advantage of their time on the lake.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
The set includes a rolling bell that can be shaken and eventually picked up and rolled around when your baby gains more strength.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
But by the time the wedding rolled around, Raven was pretty dedicated to the relationship, even opting to wear a gele in honor of SK’s Nigerian heritage.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2024
The early scenes between Art and Patrick are some of the film’s most endearing, as the gangly teenagers roll around and hang off one another like rambunctious golden retrievers.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
Vik Jolly, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
There are roughly 2,100 volunteers, broken up into 40 different committees, who descend upon Quail Hollow from near and far when tournament week in May rolls around.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2024
My mouth, with this peppercorn rolling around in it, was very happy.
—Bill Buford, The New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2024
An additional three-month extension is also on the table should a sale be in progress by the time the deadline rolls around, per The Hollywood Reporter.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Activities & Experiences High season expectedly rolls around in the summer when guests can take full advantage of their time on the lake.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
The set includes a rolling bell that can be shaken and eventually picked up and rolled around when your baby gains more strength.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
But by the time the wedding rolled around, Raven was pretty dedicated to the relationship, even opting to wear a gele in honor of SK’s Nigerian heritage.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2024
The early scenes between Art and Patrick are some of the film’s most endearing, as the gangly teenagers roll around and hang off one another like rambunctious golden retrievers.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Roll around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20around. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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