rocky

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In fact, Quantinuum actually fared better than other established quantum players, suggesting its rocky start was simply a case of bad timing.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

If that theory is correct, the asteroid could provide scientists with a rare opportunity to study material normally hidden deep inside rocky planets like Earth.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Now that they were closer they could see it was a tiny one, with coconut trees sprouting all over it and a rocky cliff on one side.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook