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we are watching them roll by
what does roll by mean here
we are watching them roll by
what does roll by mean here
what does roll by mean here
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It depends. If it is something like clouds in the sky it would mean you are watching them pass by. Move along in the sky. If you are at a parade, for example, you could say you watch the marching bands or floats roll by. They are slowing moving past. Slowly passing by.
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