on a roll
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This year, the sector is on a roll again, driven in part by the war in Iran.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Nottingham Forest, in contrast, are on a roll with the goals suddenly flying in for Vitor Pereira's side.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Robert Coover’s novel of sports obsession invites readers into a baseball drama in which everything depends on a roll of the dice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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
With only twelve exposures on a roll, she learned to be careful in composing her shots.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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