roll around

phrasal verb

rolled around; rolling around; rolls around

informal

: to arrive or happen again

By the time Friday rolls around, I'm ready for the weekend.

Examples of roll around in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web By the time your trip rolls around, your bedtime should be about 8 p.m. —

Regina G. Barber, NPR, 16 May 2024 When the Oscars rolled around, Dune would end up with six trophies, matching Fury Road’s haul. —

Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024 Another clip shows the crocodile fighting back, thrashing and rolling around. —

Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 14 May 2024 Economic headwinds As anticipated, the state’s economic picture grew duller and Newsom was considering cuts by the time 2023 rolled around. —

Vik Jolly, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024 There are roughly 2,100 volunteers, broken up into 40 different committees, who descend upon Quail Hollow from near and far when tournament week in May rolls around. —

Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2024 My mouth, with this peppercorn rolling around in it, was very happy. —

Bill Buford, The New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2024 An additional three-month extension is also on the table should a sale be in progress by the time the deadline rolls around, per The Hollywood Reporter. —

Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024 Activities & Experiences High season expectedly rolls around in the summer when guests can take full advantage of their time on the lake. —

Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024

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