on a roll

Example Sentences

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Nottingham Forest, in contrast, are on a roll with the goals suddenly flying in for Vitor Pereira's side.

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

Copper was already on a roll thanks to data-center construction, but since November soared another 20%, before having its worst day on Friday since the Trump tariffs last April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Read: AST SpaceMobile’s stock is on a roll.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

And all at once, Travis felt an overwhelming urge to relieve himself of one more weight that day, while he was on a roll.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner