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Rocking a silk shirt adorned with rhinestones, and backed by his incredibly nimble band, the Cuban-born virtuoso kicked off his four-night residency at the club with sizzling banter and panache.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Smaller pieces such as his Wooden Rocking Horse have pride of place in Wenger's home in Osogbo, a fine piece of Brazilian architecture maintained by the Adunni Olorisha Trust.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Rocking in an infant bouncer and swaddled in a blanket, Linda cried ceaselessly as her mother tried to feed her.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

Rocking a black-and-white bedazzled leotard and a silicone wedding band she bought from Amazon to wear while she competes, Biles electrified a packed house that roared with every spin, every flip, and yes, twist.

From Washington Times • Aug. 5, 2023

Rocking and sucking my thumb like I did when I was five.

From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake