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[rok] / rɒk /




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"To some degree, you have to hit rock bottom to learn," he told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He said England sent scouts to the Central time zone 18 months before the tournament, and its list of needs rivaled that of any touring rock band.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Thayil’s memoir will absolutely encourage readers to listen again, or listen deeper, or even listen for the first time, and that’s really the highest praise you can give a rock and roll memoir.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

“Its Japanese meaning is closer to the state of a river rock that has been washed over and tumbled thousands of times, so that it’s both distinct, and a meaningful part of its environment.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Was the rock thrown at me or rolled?

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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