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Recent Examples of rocky
The confirmation of the Big Bang gives us an explicit history and timetable for the formation of stars, galaxies, and rocky planets in the Universe.
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Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
LinkedIn growth is rocky for everyone.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The sample, called Sapphire Canyon, was collected by the Perseverance rover from rocky outcrops on the edges of the Neretva Vallis river valley, a region sculpted by water that once flowed into Jezero Crater more than 3 billion years ago.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
But, after a rocky romance, Paul revealed shortly after the second season premiered in May that the couple had officially called things off.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
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Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
LinkedIn growth is rocky for everyone.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The sample, called Sapphire Canyon, was collected by the Perseverance rover from rocky outcrops on the edges of the Neretva Vallis river valley, a region sculpted by water that once flowed into Jezero Crater more than 3 billion years ago.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
But, after a rocky romance, Paul revealed shortly after the second season premiered in May that the couple had officially called things off.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rocky
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The fresh survey of consumer sentiment came at a wobbly moment for the nation's economy.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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But from the brand’s evolution from wobbly rookie to making and taking its place in the field, Pete always covered Iman with serious interest, insight and importance.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Its stony soil and cool climate produce lower yields, but more expressive flavors, especially in chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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No expensive meter running that is racking up hefty bills and stony fees.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Framber Valdez and Cristian Javier have been shaky over the last two months.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The riders who stagger off of Stardust Racers have wide, shaky smiles.—
Bianca Bosker,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
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According to Bennice, all of this flexibility helps the cephalopods to thrive in a wide range of habitats, from sandy shores to rocky reefs.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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Searching for a spectacular sandy beach?—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Videos taken from the Aug. 27 concert show the former Fifth Harmony member balancing on her tippy toes after the high heel of one of her boots broke off.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Rumbold remembers standing on his tippy toes to interview 7-6 Manute Bol, the Whalers trials and travails, the UConn championships, high school highlights and the state’s later Little League champs among the many favorite stories.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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The stunning Spiaggia di Frontone, a pebbly crescent of clear water framed by rocks, is easily reached by taxi boat from the port.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Target Fulfillment Strategy Focuses on Strengthening In-Store Experience In a world that has gone largely online, Target’s move is an effort to redefine the often precarious balance that all retailers must seek between digital and in-store customer experience.—
Dan Gingiss,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cybercriminals are capitalizing on America's precarious labor market, with jobseekers being taken advantage of in record numbers in 2025.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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But a healthy, wholesome chat turns into something else when their tipsy stroll leads them to the home of Ed Little, the man with the power to consign Charlie’s failure to obscurity.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
27 Aug. 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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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rocky. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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