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rocky

[rok-ee] / ˈrɒk i /




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After a rocky election night that showed the tax lagging, supporters claimed victory Tuesday after the latest vote tally pushed Measure ER further over the 50% margin needed to pass.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In fact, Quantinuum actually fared better than other established quantum players, suggesting its rocky start was simply a case of bad timing.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

That experiment got off to a rocky start when the school announced the partnership in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Every morning on the giant exoplanet WASP-94A b, clouds made from rocky minerals gather across the sky.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

“So, Mater Ashton is paying a call at Ashton Place,” Penelope mused as she bounded over the rocky paths.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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