keep the ball rolling
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That could keep the ball rolling for future growth for these companies — or it could pose an existential risk.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 20, 2025
The recent holiday campaign featuring Martha Stewart should keep the ball rolling.
From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025
“Coming from theater, I understand the nature of having to just keep the ball rolling and going with it,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2022
And municipalities need to keep the ball rolling on single-use bans.
From Salon • Aug. 17, 2022
"It was hard to keep the ball rolling at dinner, certainly," said Richard.
From The Voyage Out by Woolf, Virginia
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