rocky road


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rocky road (to something)

The difficult, troubled, or uneven journey or development (to some status, position, or result). In the interview, she discusses her childhood, her inspirations, and the rocky road to presidency. The film's rocky road leading to its release has been the subject of much speculation and concern from fans.
See also: road, rocky

rocky road

a difficult period of time. Bob's been going down quite a rocky road since his divorce.
See also: road, rocky
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About an hour's ride over a rough, rocky road, half flooded with water, and through a forest of oaks of Bashan, brought us to Dan.
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They've had a rocky road to romance, but put their past behind them as they made sure everyone knows they only have eyes for each other.
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Liverpool v West Ham Anfield, tomorrow, 1.30pm BY DAVID MADDOCK JURGEN KLOPP claims Liverpool can take the Rocky road to success.
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One of Cheshire's top attractions has launched its brand new off-road mini Land Rover adventure 'Rocky Road'.
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There will also be a first time visit from Ridiculously Rich by Alana, winner of The Apprentice 2016, who will have sweet treats including brownies, flapjacks and rocky road.
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Entrepreneur and budding baker Faten Amin is on the Rocky Road to success with a chocolate-inspired recipe that has created a huge culinary snack stir across the island.
Rocky road to heavenly bite
Iorio's Gelato (www.ioriosgelato.com) has created two election-themed gelato flavors, "Cookies and Clinton" and "Trump's Rocky Road," available in their gelateria cafes and to order online (www.ioriosgelato.com/election), and is inviting people to vote with their tastebuds this election.
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This week on the Ticket, our 2016 presidential podcast: KUT's Ben Philpott and The Texas Tribune's Jay Root discuss Donald Trump's rocky road as he transitions from GOP primary candidate to Republican nominee.
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Hotel Chocolat Rocky Road Extra Thick Easter Egg, PS27 for 500g (Hotel Chocolat) Hotel Chocolat's eggs are legendary, and this rocky road version is no exception.
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His rocky road to adulthood and the specifics of growing a child with autism make for informative as well as lively reading, highly recommended for any parent of an autistic child.
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2 ROCKY ROAD I've only ever seen these rocky roads in this student union shop at Potterow in Edinburgh.
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"The Rocky Road of Love" is a witty, allegorical tale about a marriage relationship that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.
The Rocky Road of Love
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