: 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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Phil Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
The plan’s single biggest investment is in rolling stock — $11 billion for 1,500 new train cars meant to replace old models on the Long Island Rail Road and the city’s subway system.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025
The Floodlight comes with a free 30-day trial plan, but after that plans go for $2.99 per month for a single camera and $9.99 per month for up to five cameras and include 2K video recording and 30 days of rolling storage.
—PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
The luggage sleeve can relieve my shoulders and back from the weight by being able to secure it to a rolling bag.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
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Increase to high flame to bring soup to a rolling boil.
—Phil Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
The plan’s single biggest investment is in rolling stock — $11 billion for 1,500 new train cars meant to replace old models on the Long Island Rail Road and the city’s subway system.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025
The Floodlight comes with a free 30-day trial plan, but after that plans go for $2.99 per month for a single camera and $9.99 per month for up to five cameras and include 2K video recording and 30 days of rolling storage.
—PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025
The luggage sleeve can relieve my shoulders and back from the weight by being able to secure it to a rolling bag.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Rolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rolling. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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