roller coaster ride

collocation in English

meaningsofroller,coasterandride

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roller
noun
uk
/ˈrəʊ.lər/us
/ˈroʊ.lɚ/
a tube-shaped object in a machine that turns over and over in order to carry things along or press them down ...
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coaster
noun[C]
uk
/ˈkəʊ.stər/us
/ˈkoʊ.stɚ/
a small piece of wood, plastic, or other material that you put a glass or cup on to protect a surface from heat ...
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ride
noun[C]
uk
/raɪd/us
/raɪd/
a journey on a horse or bicycle, or in ...
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(Definition ofroller,coasterandridefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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We have seen a rollercoasterridethrough the 1980s and 1990s in terms of trade.
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The recent reverberations from the rollercoasterrideof the stock markets in the region is a small but timely reminder.
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Nevertheless, the business community—the lifeblood of our economy—has been beset by a rollercoasterrideof interest rates, which has been deeply damaging over the past 20 years.
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A brake run at the end of the circuit is the most common method of bringing the rollercoasterrideto a stop.
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A rollercoasterridedown a rabbit hole, also stating that its grandiose absinth-soaked delirium never wavers.
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The director once again chose a contemporary investigative story that takes viewers on a breathless rollercoasterrideof suspense and intrigue.
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There were times when my life was like a rollercoasterride, but as an artist, you need time to clarify.
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He says to follow your passions because nothing is going to be a smooth rollercoasterride.
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The album takes you on a rollercoasterridethrough the stories of brothers and lovers; hence the album name.
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This was the beginning of a tumultuous rollercoasterrideof failure and success.
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In fact, it is more like a rollercoasterride!
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His career had been a rollercoasterridethat sometimes took him away from music.
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