ropes
Example Sentences
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By the time a younger sibling arrives, parents know the ropes and the pathways to pursue, according to Blazo, who studies sibling relationships and social comparison in sports.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
On Saturday, Katie Taylor steps through the ropes at an 82,000-capacity Croke Park to face France's Flora Pili in her farewell fight.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
"After descending through the opening using ropes and calling out to those inside, no response was received," the prime minister's office said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
Countless online courses now promise to teach the ropes of content creation, while Arizona State University will be offering a new content creation major.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
When it was dark, Buddy sneaked over, untied those ropes, and fixed them so they led way out into the woods.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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