rocky

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That experiment got off to a rocky start when the school announced the partnership in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Edwards said he has always believed in himself, especially after a particularly rocky freshman campaign when his future appeared far from clear.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Every morning on the giant exoplanet WASP-94A b, clouds made from rocky minerals gather across the sky.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

"They've lots of humidity supporting mosses, lichens, and complex woodland structures, including ravines, rivers and rocky outcrops."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

As the dust settled, we crouched behind the rocky outcrop, listened to the frantic beating of one another’s hearts, and watched the moon inch slowly above the ridgeline.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri