on the ropes
Example Sentences
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BuzzFeed has been on the ropes, financially, for a number of years.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The Dodgers had Sandy Alcantara on the ropes most of the afternoon, putting runners on in five of the six innings he pitched.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
The attorney general was always on the ropes but thought she was finally on safer footing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
His emotions began showing and he was on the ropes as he fell 4-1 down in the second set in the Margaret Court Arena sunshine.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
When he came within range, Brian gave the word, and we jerked back on the ropes.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
