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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Sure enough, Margarito worked open the bag’s knot and found, amid desiccated coca leaves, a pair of ancient cigarettes rolled in centuries-old paper—an echo of the previous night’s ceremony.
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Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
Memorial Day isn’t here yet, but the monitor deals are already rolling in, and some of them are looking pretty solid.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Joann Muller Updated Apr 23, 2025 - Business Driverless trucks are rolling in Texas, ushering in new era
Drivers along a 200-mile stretch of I-45 between Dallas and Houston should get ready for something new: The semi-truck in the next lane might not have anyone in the driver's seat.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 19 May 2025
That would be Anthony’s job?), so more money would be rolling in, more brand recognition, etc.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 16 May 2025
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Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
Memorial Day isn’t here yet, but the monitor deals are already rolling in, and some of them are looking pretty solid.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
Joann Muller Updated Apr 23, 2025 - Business Driverless trucks are rolling in Texas, ushering in new era
Drivers along a 200-mile stretch of I-45 between Dallas and Houston should get ready for something new: The semi-truck in the next lane might not have anyone in the driver's seat.
—Joann Muller, Axios, 19 May 2025
That would be Anthony’s job?), so more money would be rolling in, more brand recognition, etc.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 16 May 2025
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“Roll in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20in. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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