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Recent Examples of rocky
After rocky rookie seasons, both quarterbacks have since found steadiness and success and hope to keep producing strong returns on investment for their respective franchises.
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 6 May 2026
It's been a long and rocky journey since he was diagnosed five years ago.
—Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 3 May 2026
From some soft-sandy coves on the rocky coast of North Eleuthera in the Bahamas to crystal-clear springs in Central Florida near Orlando.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
The trend coincides with rocky times for shopping malls, with only 900 of the existing 1,200 ones expected to still be operating by 2028, according to Capital One Shopping Research.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
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Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 6 May 2026
It's been a long and rocky journey since he was diagnosed five years ago.
—Karen Weintraub, USA Today, 3 May 2026
From some soft-sandy coves on the rocky coast of North Eleuthera in the Bahamas to crystal-clear springs in Central Florida near Orlando.
—Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
The trend coincides with rocky times for shopping malls, with only 900 of the existing 1,200 ones expected to still be operating by 2028, according to Capital One Shopping Research.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocky
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On the Edmonton end, Evan Bouchard and Connor McDavid, who led the NHL in defensive scoring and scoring period, respectively, are humming along offensively after wobbly starts to the series.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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Soon the series saw its second significant head injury, as a wobbly Hurricanes rookie Alexander Nikishin required escorting off the ice after a massive, unpenalized hit from Ottawa Senators behemoth Tyler Kleven.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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These conditions often yield mezcals with a savory backbone and a dry, stony finish.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a vast stony tract of desert a three-hour drive south of Cairo, tucked between jagged black mountains and the glittering Gulf of Suez, a group of Chinese engineers is quietly rewiring Egypt’s energy strategy.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Votes are still being counted, but heavy losses for Labour are expected to raise questions about Prime Minister Keir Starmer's already shaky leadership.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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And their partnership at Denver’s mast started off on shaky ground, with Paton coming off a rocky first two seasons with the Broncos.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Whatever the reason, the rest of the day, ghosts of my former selves appeared around every sandy corner.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Middleton paired the sandy suit style with a cream blouse.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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Long-term, do the Bruins have staying power at the tippy top of the sport?—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Known as 40 Duke, the locale is nestled in the upper floors of its historic flagship—with only those at the tippy top of Selfridges’s loyalty program gaining full access.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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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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This tiny trans-Neptunian object, meanwhile, has a remarkably precarious atmosphere perhaps composed of methane, nitrogen or carbon monoxide that is 5 to 10 million times thinner than Earth's, Reuters reported.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Constable and Turner remain central to British identity today, their paintings reproduced on coffee mugs and fridge magnets; Church’s position in American culture is more precarious.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The road’s hairpin turns and gravelly washes mean slow going; the trip from Marfa to Chinati Hot Springs will likely take around two hours.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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Like many other succulents, 'Angelina' stonecrops are drought-tolerant, can grow in sandy or gravelly soil, and thrive in sunny, well-draining conditions.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocky. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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