- present tense form of rocket (3rd person singular).
rockets
Example Sentences
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"Nobody is suggesting the Isle of Man starts launching rockets," Mullan continued.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Reaching another star within a practical amount of time will require something far more capable than chemical rockets.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
American forces said they hit Iranian launch sites that were preparing to fire rockets used to deploy naval mines in the narrow waters of the strait.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Lead underwriter Goldman Sachs erected models just a few weeks ago of SpaceX rockets in the lobby of its New York headquarters.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
He wanted to be someone who could catch criminals, beat up bad guys, fly airplanes, shoot rockets, and end up being He-Man of the Whole World.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
