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  • present tense form of rocket (3rd person singular).

rockets



NOUN
pyrotechnics
Synonyms


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The owner of the Houston Rockets is betting on the future of the Las Vegas Strip with the deal to buy Caesars Entertainment, while casinos are struggling to attract visitors and compete against online options.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Elon Musk, SpaceX CEO, responded on X to footage of the blast saying only: "Most unfortunate. Rockets are hard."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Playing without his injured co-star Luka Doncic, James led the Lakers with 23.2 points and 8.3 assists a game in a first-round win over the favored Houston Rockets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Remember, he literally saved the Lakers from epic embarrassment with a Game 6 clinching gem in the first round against the Houston Rockets.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Play-by-Play The Red Rockets, defending county champions, are in the house tonight.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander




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