on a roll
Example Sentences
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The actor is feeling like he's on a roll after playing a comedic role in last year's box office hit, "A Minecraft Movie," which he starred in with Jack Black.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
Convinced the singers were on a roll as disco surged, Capitol teamed Tavares with Freddie Perren, a hit-making producer, songwriter and arranger.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
Golf tourism in Northern Ireland is on a roll following Rory McIlroy's back-to-back triumphs at the Masters at Augusta National.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026
Göransson is on a roll, on track to win his third Oscar in this category, following “Black Panther” in 2019 and “Oppenheimer” in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026
I thought they might ease on to another topic, but Martin was on a roll now, and there was no stopping him.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
