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  • plural of rope.
  • present tense form of rope (3rd person singular).

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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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