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rockets

  • present tense form
    of rocket (3rd person singular).
    rocket
    noun
    any of various simple or complex tubelike devices containing combustibles that on being ignited liberate gases whose action propels the tube through the air: used for pyrotechnic effect, signaling, carrying a lifeline, hurling explosives at an enemy, putting a space vehicle into orbit, etc.

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Europe has in recent years sought greater independence in space but has never sent a manned mission, instead relying on the rockets and capsules of Russia and the United States.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

CEO Elon Musk envisions eventually launching more than 30 407-foot-tall rockets each day from the Louisiana site.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

But when Iran launched rockets against U.S. bases in Jordan last week, Patriots reportedly were used to knock the incoming missiles down.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026

"Nobody is suggesting the Isle of Man starts launching rockets," Mullan continued.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

Between the puny pops of Roman candles and the hisses of launching rockets, we could hear the vachettes bitterly lowing from within their nearby trailer.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris