rocky

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Despite its rocky jobs report for the month of February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics came out Friday with better-than-expected employment projections for March: 178,000 new positions added—almost triple the amount non-government economists had anticipated.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Much of Paul’s story on “Mormon Wives” has revolved around her rocky relationship with Mortensen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

McCartney and Willis' proposed site is in an area at Roshven on a rocky headland called Commando Rock which historically was used for military training.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The water that poured out of the lake picked up stones, sand and other sediment as it flowed through the rocky mountain channels, triggering a series of landslides along the way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

My wheels grip the rocky ground beneath them.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga