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
Yes, verily—as he reflected—Henrietta Frayling did keep the ball rolling with truly Anglo-Indian frivolity and persistence, here in the heart of Europe!
From Deadham Hard by Lucas Malet
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