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Rockies

American  
[rok-eez] / ˈrɒk iz /
Rockies British  
/ ˈrɒkɪz /

plural noun

  1. another name for the Rocky Mountains

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The ski-resort operator said weather conditions remained extremely unfavorable during the recent quarter, weighing on visits and revenue, particularly at Vail’s resorts in the Rockies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Chief Executive Rob Katz said weather conditions remained extremely unfavorable during the recent quarter, weighing on visits and revenue, particularly at Vail’s resorts in the Rockies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Roberts also said he didn’t believe the blister affected Ohtani’s command last week, when he threw six hitless innings against the Rockies but issued four walks and hit a batter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The Angels thumped the Colorado Rockies 11-4, but one good night cannot change the trajectory of a miserable season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The window, facing east, provides a perfectly framed glimpse of the Logan temple, which stands less than half a mile away, and the majestic Rockies behind it.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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