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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

That didn’t stop the “Tarps Off” throng of shirtless fans at Angel Stadium from chanting Adell’s name after the gaffe against the Rockies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

It was the second time in as many games that the Dodgers had a no-hitter into the sixth inning — Shohei Ohtani did the same against the Rockies on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

We started in the foothills of the Rockies as we left Yellowstone, and all day we climbed up and down.

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech

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