roll
verb (used without object)
to move along a surface by revolving or turning over and over, as a ball or a wheel.
were rolling
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past progressiveof roll.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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“They primarily emailed the nonprofits’ administrative accounts, and they were rolling off about 33,000 organizations per month.
From Slate ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Deadliest Catch” was reportedly wrapping production on Season 22 when the incident occurred, and cameras were rolling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2026
His scenes with Ferguson were shot while he was several feet above the ground in the chair, which meant he couldn't see her while cameras were rolling.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2026
By December 2019, Tesla Model 3s were rolling off the line.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 15, 2026
Tears were rolling down my face now, and I took a deep, shuddering breath.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
