on the rocks
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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
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
Their marriage was on the rocks, and on the day she went missing Arlene had been due to meet a solicitor to discuss a £250,000 divorce.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
Part of the concern came from a Wall Street Journal report that Nvidia’s deal to provide ChatGPT owner OpenAI with up to $100 billion could be on the rocks, given a funding delay.
From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026
When he reached the mouth of the bay, he spotted three seagulls pecking at a half-eaten fish on the rocks.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
