How to Use rock-solid in a Sentence
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Open Range is a rock-solid Western in the tradition of the best in the genre.
— and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 21 June 2024 -
The Amherst product is a rock-solid 6 feet, 195 pounds.
— Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2023 -
For a service that needs to be rock-solid reliable, Drive has had a rough year.
— Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 28 Nov. 2023 -
At the end of the day, the best campaigns are still grounded in rock-solid research and clear messaging to drive action.
— Abbi Whitaker, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 -
Backed by a rock-solid seven-piece band, Brooks & Dunn were in primetime ’90s-era form throughout the roughly 90-minute set.
— Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 8 June 2024 -
Outlook: Though the Hawks lost all but four starters, those returning give them a rock-solid foundation to build around.
— Rich Scherr, Baltimore Sun, 28 Aug. 2023 -
Pitching, a rock-solid strength for so long, quickly has become a raging headache.
— Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2023 -
The hinges and folds of these rocks were — pun intended — rock-solid, but the nearby pegmatite crumbled in our hands with little effort.
— Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2024 -
This bamboo and aluminum rack holds up to 30 pounds, but even with a full set of stainless-steel cookware and cast-iron skillets, mine has been rock-solid and sturdy.
— Matt Jancer, WIRED, 25 Feb. 2023 -
Gone are the impractical thin, rock-solid slip-on sandals and house slippers.
— Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 7 Mar. 2023 -
For the vast majority of people, their money is rock-solid safe.
— Sean P. Murphy, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Apr. 2023 -
First, UConn’s rock-solid transition defense should help control the pace.
— Tanner McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2023 -
Chip, the second-eldest of the four Carter children, shared fond memories of his mother's love for adventure, and of her rock-solid faith.
— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2023 -
All sides are in fact at pains not to be seen to be in disagreement, as the WGA has emphasized its rock-solid solidarity.
— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 Sep. 2023 -
The senior infielder is a tough out for pitchers and is rock-solid in the field, helping the Blue Devils establish themselves as one of the top teams in Lake County.
— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2023 -
Built of strong yet lightweight aluminum, these rings mount with self-centering dual steep clamps for a rock-solid grip to your gun’s Weaver or Picatinny rail.
— T. Logan Metesh, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023 -
The bedded, low-profile action uses Browning’s rock-solid X-Lock scope mounting system, which doubles the number of base screws from four to eight.
— Michael Dickerson, Outdoor Life, 10 Apr. 2023 -
Even their invention of drug names is backed by a rock-solid linguistic and cultural defense.
— Marc Hirsh, EW.com, 13 June 2024 -
Recession fears reemerged in recent months, first when inflation briefly surged and then when the previously rock-solid job market showed signs of cracking in the spring.
— Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 July 2024 -
The enlivening pulse created by Radcliffe, Mendez, and Groff gains strength and drive through the production’s rock-solid ensemble.
— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 16 June 2024 -
The enlivening pulse created by Radcliffe, Mendez, and Groff gains strength and drive through the production’s rock-solid ensemble.
— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2023 -
That key intangible is a rock-solid recipe for disaster, of which the Mavericks find themselves.
— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024 -
Through the first month of the regular season, the Mets‘ president of baseball operations has seen a savvy first-year manager, growth from young players and a rock-solid bullpen.
— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2024 -
Their breathing is controlled, their shoulders rock-solid, their legs spinning in fluid synchrony.
— Thomas Curran, Time, 8 Aug. 2023 -
Money-Back Guarantee All the supplements on our list come with a 100% rock-solid money-back guarantee.
— Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023 -
Stainless steel line guides, beefy cork or composite handles, and rock-solid reel seats increase performance and longevity.
— Pete M. Anderson, Field & Stream, 28 Sep. 2023 -
Learning the biology behind this age-old, rock-solid advice can encourage us to take other actions that will help promote a long and healthy life.
— Jessica Dulong, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024 -
The rock-solid job market is likely to soften a little One byproduct of weaker government spending: fewer jobs.
— Abha Bhattarai, Anchorage Daily News, 31 May 2023 -
In Australian bassist Paszkudzki, Grasso has a rock-solid instrumental foil.
— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2023 -
But the rest of her routine was rock-solid, starting with a release move called a Nabieva that very few gymnasts are capable of, and finishing with a nearly stuck full-twisting double back flip.
— Maggie Astor, New York Times, 30 July 2024
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