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Recent Examples of rocky
The boat bounced across the waves, and every mile further out felt wilder and harsher, just the open sea and occasional rocky outcrops.
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James Rebanks
june 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
From the controversial trade itself to frustrating public comments and questionable roster decisions, it's been a rocky few months.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
In the shallow reefs off the coast of southwestern Japan, a small fish scuttles along the rocky seafloor.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
The path is mostly easy, but there are several sections where hikers must walk through a rocky wash and up steep hills to exit the canyons.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
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James Rebanks
june 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
From the controversial trade itself to frustrating public comments and questionable roster decisions, it's been a rocky few months.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
In the shallow reefs off the coast of southwestern Japan, a small fish scuttles along the rocky seafloor.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025
The path is mostly easy, but there are several sections where hikers must walk through a rocky wash and up steep hills to exit the canyons.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocky
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There's also an interesting shot toward the end of the trailer with Ben Grimm sporting what appears to be a stony beard as the Human Torch carries him.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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His stony reaction to the red card in the moment did not betray any sense of injustice.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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International events have given Emmanuel Macron a new platform away from domestic troubles, but Francois Bayrou has in effect imperiled his government on pension reform and the government is again on shaky foundations.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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But to remove federal protection would mean grizzly bears would face increasing threats to their survival at a time when some biologists argue the species’ recovery is shaky at best.—
Christine Peterson,
Vox,
27 June 2025
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Chef Andre Fowles, a three-time Food Network Chopped Champion, remains a stalwart force in the Miss Lily family but has exchanged the grit and bustle of the urban neighborhood for the sandy beaches and resort-umbrella-ed nook of the Negril, Jamaica location.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Nestled in nine hectares of lush, landscaped gardens overlooking a long, sandy beach and the shimmering South China Sea, The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh is a haven of tranquility and wellbeing.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 June 2025
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There’s a bunch of weirdos in a building wearing tutus and standing on their tippy toes.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 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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At one point, officials even attempted to force TikTok’s parent, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. operations under threat of a ban—underscoring how precarious a creator’s dependence on one app can be.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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In some respects, the outset of this summer feels less precarious for the organization than the last one did.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
19 June 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
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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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Stephanie White’s group has run into some wonky luck besides those absences.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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While gold is historically considered a haven, demand for havens has spilled over into its wonky cousins like silver and platinum.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocky. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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