rocket scientist

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The league has even employed pilots, air traffic controllers, and a rocket scientist.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

In achieving his dream to be a rocket scientist, he would become an American hero.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out why the Dodgers have won one World Series in 35 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2023

"It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that our sales for the Lightning have tanked," the memo said, according to the newspaper.

From Reuters • Oct. 13, 2023

Khrushchev’s son Sergei, who was training to be a rocket scientist, asked his father why he didn’t roar to the world about the offensive and illegal American flights.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin