rockier; rockiest
1
: abounding in or consisting of rocks
2
: difficult to impress or affect : insensitive
3
: firmly held : steadfast
rockier; rockiest
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Scott Huver, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
A lot has changed in the nearly eight years since then, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the rocky departure of Roscosmos leader Dmitry Rogozin in 2022 who was subsequently dispatched to the front lines of the war, several changes in NASA leadership, and more.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
Blue Ghost Two and Three likely won’t launch until 2026 and 2028, respectively, but Kim has ambitious plans for this year — although some of those have faced a rocky start.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Becton had a breakthrough season after a rocky, four-season start to his career with the New York Jets, which included sitting out the entire 2022 season because of a knee injury.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
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Actor and director Erich von Stroheim, who was cast as Desmond’s worshipful valet, driver and former silent film director, had a rocky history with Swanson.
—Scott Huver, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
A lot has changed in the nearly eight years since then, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the rocky departure of Roscosmos leader Dmitry Rogozin in 2022 who was subsequently dispatched to the front lines of the war, several changes in NASA leadership, and more.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
Blue Ghost Two and Three likely won’t launch until 2026 and 2028, respectively, but Kim has ambitious plans for this year — although some of those have faced a rocky start.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Becton had a breakthrough season after a rocky, four-season start to his career with the New York Jets, which included sitting out the entire 2022 season because of a knee injury.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
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“Rocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocky. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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