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rock

[rok] / rɒk /




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They found a sponge fossil preserved in a thin layer of marine carbonate rock known for capturing soft-bodied organisms, including some of the earliest animals capable of movement.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Bad Omens’ slam-packed Thursday night show reaffirms that they’re one of the most ambitious and skilled young bands in rock.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

"Before rock and roll's rebellion, there was jazz," explains Springer.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Where the first wave of bands that emerged from downtown were more traditionally rock and roll and melodic, No Wave was the louder, darker, discordant underbelly and the logical next step.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

All in all, Clare suspected the rock belly would be welcomed into the Afterlife very, very soon.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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