rocky
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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
Edwards said he has always believed in himself, especially after a particularly rocky freshman campaign when his future appeared far from clear.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 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
The rocky ground he’d slept on didn’t really help things, but even sleeping on a bed of the softest linens wouldn’t have kept dreams of a knight in a blue cloak away.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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