rock
Example Sentences
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The volcanic rock beneath is actually dark grey and brown.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
He said England sent scouts to the Central time zone 18 months before the tournament, and its list of needs rivaled that of any touring rock band.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Opencast mining involves scraping rock and earth away at the surface to recover coal - creating an open pit, rather than digging deep underground.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“Its Japanese meaning is closer to the state of a river rock that has been washed over and tumbled thousands of times, so that it’s both distinct, and a meaningful part of its environment.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The fire had gone out in the hearth, and Clare restarted it by striking his monocle against the rock.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Vocabulary lists containing rock
Earth Science - Middle School
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Rocks and Minerals - Introductory
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Earth Science - High School
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