rocket scientist

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The league has even employed pilots, air traffic controllers, and a rocket scientist.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

In achieving his dream to be a rocket scientist, he would become an American hero.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out why the Dodgers have won one World Series in 35 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2023

And it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize that most of what goes up must come down—in this case as showers of fiery debris pumping more metals into the stratosphere.

From Scientific American • Oct. 26, 2023

“Looks like your boy wants to be a rocket scientist, Homer!”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam