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 chain has been rolling out “Smart Kitchen,” which uses automation and digital tools to make ordering, cooking, and delivery faster and more efficient.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2025
Film from last year’s five-game series against the Minnesota Timberwolves has been rolling in front of coach JJ Redick for days as he fell down a deep rabbit hole preparing for the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
No, no," said Theodore, "the flood which has been rolling along in such stormy billows must be gently led away.
From The Serapion Brethren, Vol. I. by Ernst Theodor Wilhelm Hoffmann
