roll
verb (used without object)
to move along a surface by revolving or turning over and over, as a ball or a wheel.
are rolling
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present progressiveof roll.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The Act also means tenancies are rolling rather than fixed term, and makes it harder for landlords to evict tenants.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Concerned tourism operators in some US border states are rolling out the red carpet with discounts for Canadians.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Alibaba is competing in a market where Chinese companies are rolling out ever more sophisticated AI models at an increasingly rapid pace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
In addition, we are rolling up the two SPY bull spreads where the long call was deeply in the money, as is our wont.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
“Your only granddaughter needs new wheels. Kids like Edna Santos are rolling around on two-wheeled Cadillacs this year, and what have I got?”
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
