ropes
Example Sentences
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The report said alternative solutions such as heavier nets had proven effective in reducing seabird deaths, while weighted ropes in Scotland had lowered the number whales being caught in fishing gear.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The New York Knicks were on the ropes Friday night in a pivotal Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
As the USGA’s championship director for the tournament, Rouillard decides where the tees and pins should go, how wide the fairways play, and all the other course setup inside the ropes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
However, Dunkley is one of few England batters capable of clearing the ropes, which is an area in which they are lacking.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
As the men pulled and strained at the ropes, I drew this picture....
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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