roll

Example Sentences

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The names roll past like pressed shirts at a dry cleaner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But a scheme designed to buy back these now-prohibited guns from their owners has had a bumpy roll out, and the programme looks likely to miss the mark.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

As this dark comedy’s opening credits roll, they’re blissfully practicing their first dance, laughing and stumbling as they try to get their twirls and steps right.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Corporate profits will be the next big test as first-quarter earnings roll in.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

And if you see a puff adder in the road, it’ll roll over and play dead.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck