on a roll

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Robinson shares had been on a roll until the AI fears surfaced.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

Copper was already on a roll thanks to data-center construction, but since November soared another 20%, before having its worst day on Friday since the Trump tariffs last April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Chevron, at almost 20% the second-largest weighting in the State Street Energy Select Sector ETF, is starting the new year on a roll, with gains of 9% already.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Mike Vrabel has his New England players ready to enter the playoffs on a roll — and in the frosty cold.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

And all at once, Travis felt an overwhelming urge to relieve himself of one more weight that day, while he was on a roll.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner