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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The girls are rolling in, including a fabulous appearance from Miss Lawrence.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
Adam Smith and David Ricardo are rolling in their graves—but surely Americans are feeling great again.
—Wal Van Lierop, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article Just after unofficial results in the race for Naperville City Council rolled in Tuesday night, Ian Holzhauer weaved through supporters to make a speech.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
The Boss rolled in to Caesars on Thursday afternoon — sort of.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
Adam Smith and David Ricardo are rolling in their graves—but surely Americans are feeling great again.
—Wal Van Lierop, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article Just after unofficial results in the race for Naperville City Council rolled in Tuesday night, Ian Holzhauer weaved through supporters to make a speech.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
The Boss rolled in to Caesars on Thursday afternoon — sort of.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Roll in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20in. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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