ropes
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Araya, the arborist, outfitted Paloma Muñiz-Ochoa, 17, and Maia Atkinson, 17, then, one by one, taught them the leg technique to ascend prepositioned ropes to a branch 50 feet above ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
Davies said fledglings would "glide like a kite" once they lost their fluff and got their primary feathers, and were shown the ropes by the older generation.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The two-seat Topolino is aimed at traveling in resorts and neighborhoods, and one version uses ropes instead of doors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
But it might be debt, not equity, that has SpaceX on the ropes on Monday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
With the ropes dragging uselessly behind him, Gary was racing across the room.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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