Roll
Roll verb - To form into a round compact mass.
Sheer
Sheer verb - To change one's course or direction.
Both words in one sentence
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Inexplicably, he has unrotted eyes in his sockets, no doubt preserved through his sheer will to roll them at every opportunity.
Source: Dem Bones -
The exception is the Mongol Heavy Cavalry, who might just manage to roll over an unlucky spear unit by sheer force.
Source: Video Game / Total War -
This actually works because the Orks roll so many dice, the sheer amount of actual hits are still enough to kill whatever they're targeting, despite the massive odds against them.
Source: Insane Troll Logic
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