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 fog rolls in, the crowds recede, and the calli feel wider and quieter.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The plan had 264,000 homeowners on its rolls in September 2022, a figure that rose to 452,0000 in the months before the fires — and its residential policyholders have since increased to 663,000 as of March.
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Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Cameras began rolling in January 2026, and the four-episode documentary is expected to premiere ahead of this year’s college football season.
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
The boulder rolled in front of his pickup and dropped off the shoulder toward the Dolores River.
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Logan Smith,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The plan had 264,000 homeowners on its rolls in September 2022, a figure that rose to 452,0000 in the months before the fires — and its residential policyholders have since increased to 663,000 as of March.
—
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Cameras began rolling in January 2026, and the four-episode documentary is expected to premiere ahead of this year’s college football season.
—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
The boulder rolled in front of his pickup and dropped off the shoulder toward the Dolores River.
—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
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“Roll in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20in. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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