rocky
Example Sentences
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Small, rocky planets circle close to their star, while large gas giants orbit at greater distances.
From Science Daily
The road back from grief is often a long and rocky one, but as he hugged teammates and the relaxed spring moment Friday, he had hope.
From Los Angeles Times
Our own solar system, including Earth and the other rocky planets, formed from such recycled material about 4.5 billion years ago.
From Science Daily
This scale aligns with other volcanic features on Venus, where lava channels exceed the size and length of those found on other rocky worlds.
From Science Daily
The Justice Department’s top antitrust official said on Thursday that she is leaving her job, capping a rocky year in which she clashed with senior officials who at times favored more lenient oversight of mergers.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
