on the rocks
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One had a festering cut on his shin that he said he got from a fall on the rocks near the beach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
A report from the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland had previously recommended the removal of the coins in order to stop the physical and chemical impact of the metal on the rocks.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Because their speed and strength depend on the rocks they pass through, they can reveal hidden layers, fractures, and other structures deep below the seafloor.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
By 1970, Williams and Longet’s marriage was on the rocks, and the pair separated.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
Two couples curled up with each other and two extra guys, goofing around on the rocks.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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