roll over
Example Sentences
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All he had to do was roll over.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
"Until we get clarity on what happened, it doesn't feel right to just roll over and accept that Jack's not here," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
However, if softness in private-credit names deepens and financials start to roll over, that would be a broader cause for concern.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
Warsh will face $10 trillion in Treasury bonds that will mature over the next 12 months, which the government will be forced to roll over, says Oliver.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026
He didn’t play catch, he didn’t fetch, he didn’t roll over to get his tummy rubbed.
From "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe and James Howe
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