roll
verb (used without object)
to move along a surface by revolving or turning over and over, as a ball or a wheel.
has been rolling
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present perfect progressiveof roll (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The budget airline has been rolling out more amenities to target customers willing to pay for premium travel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
In its first two weeks, 1.5 million premier-level subscribers had already binged the entire series, which has been rolling out one episode weekly for regular subscribers since May 6.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
The San Mateo, Calif., company has faced scrutiny over child safety concerns but has been rolling out new features to protect young users.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2025
Even better news for Intuitive: It said that 240 of the newly-placed systems were the new da Vinci 5, which it has been rolling out since last year.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2025
The boat has been rolling about on the bottom in the most sickening manner the whole afternoon.
From The Diary of a U-boat Commander With an Introduction and Explanatory Notes by Etienne by Sir Stephen King-Hall
