rock

Example Sentences

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At the time, Ortiz sported a veritable headdress of 1980s rock ’n’ roll hair.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Black chose to rock out to revive the lounge, launching into a version of White’s “Seven Nation Army” with the guitarist accompanying him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

These tend to be the people buying $1,700 bassinets that rock their babies to sleep, artisanal food for their dogs, pricey gym memberships, luxury cruises and spots on business-class airplane cabins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

To a kid raised on a steady diet of Bootsy Collins and Parliament-Funkadelic who dreamed of L.A. living, the Chili Peppers’ earliest output was funk rock magic.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Part of me still expected to ram face-first into solid rock, and I closed my eyes in anticipation of impact.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin