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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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After Rushing struck out on a foul tip, the Rockies intentionally walked Shohei Ohtani.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

But a successful Rockies ABS challenge confirmed a strikeout, sending the game into the 10th inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

His stunning, idealized view of the Rockies, here in Wyoming, helped lure pioneers westward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 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

Another United Mainliner had crashed as it crossed the Rockies.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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