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

The large bronze work, called 'Struggles and Triumphs', has been loaned to Longleat Safari Park by the rock musician - who has been painting and drawing since he was 12 years old.

From BBC • 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

I circled the air with my leg, toes pointed, searching for something, a rock, a ledge.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff