on the rocks
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He said that some of his female friends had started talking to a large group of boys as they sat on the rocks.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 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
I didn’t want to make a show about a marriage that was on the rocks because of infidelity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
With the “special relationship” on the rocks, the U.K.’s ties with President Trump now rest on a charm offensive by King George III’s great-great-great-great-great grandson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
But as I jumped to my feet and Ulape screamed and other cries sounded along the cliff, I saw a figure lying on the rocks.
From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell
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