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Recent Examples of rocky
The rocky negotiations on Capitol Hill over tax and federal budget changes have become a fresh worry for investors after tariff headlines subsided.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 22 May 2025
But Beijing is gearing up for a rocky path in relations, and negotiations, ahead.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
The ground was parched and rocky and mostly brown, other than the occasional cactus or palm tree.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 21 May 2025
At the base of an ancient pyramid in Peru, archaeologists knelt and painstakingly brushed away the rocky soil covering some ruins.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 22 May 2025
But Beijing is gearing up for a rocky path in relations, and negotiations, ahead.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
The ground was parched and rocky and mostly brown, other than the occasional cactus or palm tree.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 21 May 2025
At the base of an ancient pyramid in Peru, archaeologists knelt and painstakingly brushed away the rocky soil covering some ruins.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocky
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Her stony expression at this news indicates that Peter should maybe sleep with one eye open.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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The complexities of her character mirrored in her stony, resentful stare, in her grim, unforgiving mouth, will always baffle and enthrall.—
E.R. Zarevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 May 2025
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Any relocation would be a boost to Puerto Rico’s shaky economy as the government emerges from a historic bankruptcy and continues to struggle with chronic power outages.—
Dánica Coto,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Implementation of that reform, including a network consolidation that began last year, has been shaky as the agency sought to streamline mail processing and cut transportation costs.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
12 May 2025
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The massive 11-story, 404-room resort has a 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark and a 4.5-acre outdoor lagoon with sandy beaches—that’s in addition to a conference center, family entertainment center, an amphitheater and event lawn, as well as retail shops.—
Anne Roderique-Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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This California dream destination sees visitors flock year-round to experience its sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife, but what many may not know is that the city imposes a substantial 15.5% tax on total accommodation bookings.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Or, close your eyes, reach your arms overhead and lift up on the tippy toes of both feet.—
Katy Bowman,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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Suzanne Couples, Fred’s wife, rose to her tippy toes to look over the gallery.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Silkwood In the early 1980s, Cher was in a precarious place in her career.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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Honeybee colonies in the U.S. have occupied a precarious position for nearly two decades.—
Joanna Thompson,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
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The job is a ball, interactions take strategy, tipsy men are the obstacles — and obviously, the tips are the prize.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Gently fold the tipsy cherries into the mousse and add some of the remaining liquor (if desired).—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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My new favourite spot nearby was a long, sunken garden, complete with stone fountains, a gravelly terrace, and grand staircases sprawling down from street level.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Mar. 2025
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Goldberg said one recent afternoon, in her gravelly voice.—
André Wheeler,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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There’s something about a lanky, underappreciated guard with a wonky shooting form and a clutch gene that Hoosiers appreciate.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Survivor 43 Seasons 41 and 42 featured really dynamic casts and some really wonky production wrinkles.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocky. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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