roll-in

Updated: May 12, 2025

But, when he writes the glorious passion beginning, "Is that enchanted moan only the swell Of the long waves that roll-in yonder bay?" we feel the note of falsity at once the swell does not moan, and the poet only wanted to lead up to the expression of a mysterious ecstasy of love.

James Runciman - Side Lights

"'Clear! yelled one of the onlookers, unable to contain herself, and with a fine stroke the Back sent the ball flying away to the other side of the field. It went with such force that, although our Right Back made an attempt to stop it, it raced past her stick and over the outside line. After the roll-in, nearly all the play was carried on practically in the center of the field.

Angela Brazil - A Popular Schoolgirl