: not having or set to a fixed date or deadline : continually adjustable through a period of time to provide flexibility for individual circumstances
De Blasio's spokesman Wiley Norvell said the city is encouraging families to sign up their kids by June 26, although there is a rolling deadline until Oct. 1. The sooner families apply, he said, the better chance they'll secure the seat they want.—
Matthew Chayes
Matthew ChayesMany law school use a rolling admissions process, meaning they evaluate applications as they come in and release admissions decisions, one by one.—Ilana Kowarski
Ilana KowarskiThe Delaware Aglands Foundation Board announced it will institute a rolling application process for its Young Farmer Loan Program to offer young farmers more flexibility in acquiring a farm.—The Dover Post
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Ruffin Prevost, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The resulting shortfall has led to widespread rolling blackouts, disrupting not just electricity but critical services including water distribution, telecommunications, and internet access.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Those trail races were set on rolling singletrack courses through the forest.
—Andy Wacker, Outside Online, 18 May 2025
This modular, build-it-your-way philosophy makes the Slate Truck feel like a rolling Lego set, appealing to both everyday drivers and enthusiasts who want a personalized EV experience.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
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North Carolina DuPont State Recreational Forest Image With 12,400 acres of rolling mountain landscapes and four major waterfalls, DuPont State Recreational Forest is a local favorite for fishing, hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking.
—Ruffin Prevost, New York Times, 21 May 2025
The resulting shortfall has led to widespread rolling blackouts, disrupting not just electricity but critical services including water distribution, telecommunications, and internet access.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Those trail races were set on rolling singletrack courses through the forest.
—Andy Wacker, Outside Online, 18 May 2025
This modular, build-it-your-way philosophy makes the Slate Truck feel like a rolling Lego set, appealing to both everyday drivers and enthusiasts who want a personalized EV experience.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
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“Rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rolling. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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