rocky
Example Sentences
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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
Over time, tiny dust grains collided and stuck together, eventually forming larger rocky bodies called planetesimals, the building blocks of planets and asteroids.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
She awoke shortly before sunset, found a rocky area to build a fire on, and prepared dinner.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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