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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

And municipalities need to keep the ball rolling on single-use bans.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2022

When you’re independent, you have to keep the ball rolling and consistently put out music ... and throw yourself out there.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2015

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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