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
"After that, I wanted to challenge everything - keep the ball rolling," says Gibb.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2023
“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
Really, when we all get together we do drivel sometimes, to keep the ball rolling.
From The Rosary by Florence L. (Florence Louisa) Barclay
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