on a roll
Example Sentences
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Jake's prediction: Everton can be tough to break down but City are on a roll now.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Göransson is on a roll, on track to win his third Oscar in this category, following “Black Panther” in 2019 and “Oppenheimer” in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
But you have an extra $500 lying around, and you think Apple is on a roll, so you go for it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
Shares of cybersecurity-software companies have been on a roll this week, with investors reacting to the heightened threat of digital warfare as the Iran conflict escalates.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026
My brother was too much on a roll to stop, though.
From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
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