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Recent Examples of rocky
Reflecting on the revival of Hindi-language cinema after a rocky 2024 and a strong 2025, Mehta points to audacity as the defining quality of films that have connected with audiences.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
The mission continued a bounceback from a rocky start to 2025 for the rocket, which saw the Ship upper stage explode during its first three missions that year, in January, March and May.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
There are plenty of coves and tide pools along the rocky shoreline to explore.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
America has seen its way through periods of rocky leadership before.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
The mission continued a bounceback from a rocky start to 2025 for the rocket, which saw the Ship upper stage explode during its first three missions that year, in January, March and May.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
There are plenty of coves and tide pools along the rocky shoreline to explore.
—Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
America has seen its way through periods of rocky leadership before.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocky
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Brewing economic conditions suggest, however, that when Warsh takes office, presumably in May, central bank policymakers could be facing both a wobbly jobs picture and sticky inflation made worse by spiraling energy prices.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Those athletic legs might get a little wobbly.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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With a 15 percent slope and soils consisting of shattered rock and very stony loam with a small percentage of clay, the soil is low in organic matter and drains extremely well.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2026
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The sculptor, David Adickes, was an Army veteran who'd wanted his stony visages to gleam.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Now, a new study suggests researchers globally may have built these plans on a shaky foundation.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Fuentes was shaky at first, plunking Orioles third baseman Colin Yeaman with his third pitch.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Versatile, breezy dresses are the ultimate suitcase staple, taking you from sandy strolls and poolside lounging to ocean view dinners without missing a beat.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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With ten inland beaches and nearly 100 miles of trails, the area is also famous for more than 42 miles of colorful, 200-foot-tall sandstone cliffs, waterfalls, and sandy beaches.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
12 Mar. 2026
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Skiers and riders can make their way to the tippy top of the mountain on the higher bowls for a little fun on peaks 6, 7, and 8, but be warned—the mountain does not offer any beginner terrain in the spring season, so make sure your skills fall into the intermediate or advanced category.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 2026
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Is Big Jim going to be anywhere but the tippy top of the b.o.?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
29 Dec. 2025
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But what some people miss is a beautiful fishing port that's lined with steep, limestone cliffs and carpeted with pebbly beaches.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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In contrast to the crowded and pebbly shores of Sarandë is Gjipe Beach, recently voted one of the best beaches in the world.—
Samia Qaiyum,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 July 2024
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Most of these workers—known as candangos—lived in precarious conditions.—
Sophia La Banca,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Mar. 2026
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For a player built around explosive movement and a punishing serve, the margin can feel precarious.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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This Mediterranean herb likes the heat but not the humidity, so make certain to plant it in full sun in sandy or gravelly soil.—
Michelle Darrisaw,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Liam Neeson puts on his best gravelly voice to play Jack Drebin, the son of Leslie Nielsen’s Frank; Pamela Anderson has fun as his femme fatale; and Danny Huston is the Musk-like villain.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocky. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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