Example Sentences

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Steven Cheung, the White House communications director, posted on social media that Rubio was "rocking the Nike Tech 'Venezuela' on Air Force One!"

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The other night, social media was rocking with highlights from an exhibition game in the Dominican Republic, between DR’s stacked superteam and the Detroit Tigers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

"It's knockout football and we go into it with confidence. You see the supporters get into the stadium early and Selhurst was rocking tonight and we can make it a fortress."

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Christopher Thomas, 35, a lifelong Angeleno who brought his daughter and best friend to Saturday’s Big3 games, was rocking a No. 12 Howard Riot jersey.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

Grandma was rocking back and forth in her chair, her eyes squinched shut.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson