rockier; rockiest
1
: abounding in or consisting of rocks
2
: difficult to impress or affect : insensitive
3
: firmly held : steadfast
rockier; rockiest
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Mount Washington is known for sudden weather changes, rocky terrain, and limited visibility, even in summer.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Kevin Carter | Getty Images United Airlines’ second-quarter earnings beat estimates, and its CEO said travel demand is picking up after a rocky start to 2025.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 16 July 2025
Farmers faced a rocky start to the season as February storms brought rain, hail and wind that hampered pollination, the USDA report said.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2025
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Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Mayfield has found his path after a rocky start to his NFL career.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
Mount Washington is known for sudden weather changes, rocky terrain, and limited visibility, even in summer.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
Kevin Carter | Getty Images United Airlines’ second-quarter earnings beat estimates, and its CEO said travel demand is picking up after a rocky start to 2025.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 16 July 2025
Farmers faced a rocky start to the season as February storms brought rain, hail and wind that hampered pollination, the USDA report said.
—Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2025
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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocky. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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