roll around

verb

rolled around; rolling around; rolls around

intransitive verb

: to arrive or happen again
This time we'll be ready when our turn rolls around.

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But by the time the bicentennial rolled around, my life had played out against the backdrop of civil unrest and the Vietnam War, both spilling from our black-and-white television almost nightly. Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Golden State outscored the Liberty 23-19 in the third quarter to secure a comfortable 16-point lead by the time the final 10 minutes rolled around. Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 June 2026 When Christmas rolls around, her home can be found overflowing with cheerful Hobby Lobby finds, from red and green adornments to unique, oversized jingle bells. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 Whether those moments carry the same depth of feeling by the time the finale rolls around is another matter. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for roll around

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“Roll around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20around. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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