on a roll

Example Sentences

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Convinced the singers were on a roll as disco surged, Capitol teamed Tavares with Freddie Perren, a hit-making producer, songwriter and arranger.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

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

Vita Coco has been on a roll, and will be again soon.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

I could tell that old Wootie was on a roll now.

From "Doing Time Online" by Jan Siebold