rocky road
noun
: a difficult time
He knew he had a long rocky road ahead of him if he wanted to become a doctor.
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Snow White, directed by Marc Webb (2012’s The Amazing Spider-Man), has had a long and rocky road to the big screen, having grown into such a culture war target that the studio has made some unusual moves in recent weeks.
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2025
On the surface, both Nasser and Wright spoke optimistically about the immediate future for the oil and gas industry, but a closer examination reveals what could become a rocky road ahead.
—David Blackmon, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Bottom line: There is a long and rocky road ahead for both men at the nation's highest court, a court that is itself, sharply divided.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
One thing is for sure, though: it’s been a rocky road reaching this pinnacle in life after coming through a number of near death experiences.
—Si Liberman, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Mar. 2025
On the surface, both Nasser and Wright spoke optimistically about the immediate future for the oil and gas industry, but a closer examination reveals what could become a rocky road ahead.
—David Blackmon, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Bottom line: There is a long and rocky road ahead for both men at the nation's highest court, a court that is itself, sharply divided.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
One thing is for sure, though: it’s been a rocky road reaching this pinnacle in life after coming through a number of near death experiences.
—Si Liberman, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Rocky road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocky%20road. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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