rocky

Example Sentences

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“We always expected it to be a rocky road to resolution, but this is a pretty big rock,” said Tyler Rosenlicht, head of natural resource equities at Cohen & Steers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

Chairwoman of trustees Rachael is anticipating "a rocky time" as they set up, but is confident of a bright future.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

California purchased the swath of rocky cliffs and windswept shoreline in the 1960s to expand the construction of Highway 1 and create a scenic viewpoint for highway travelers, according to a California Coastal Commission report.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

Scientists believe Donaldjohanson originated from the rocky remains of a larger asteroid rich in carbon and water that was shattered in a collision within the main asteroid belt.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

My wheels groan as they roll over the very rocky ground.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga