rope
noun
a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
had roped
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past perfectof rope.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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With so many orcas behind nets — one of his partners had roped in more when Griffin headed off to get a crew to help — Griffin ordered most of them let go.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 20, 2023
On Friday afternoon, police had roped off the entire block around the Pelosis’ red-brick home with caution tape as TV reporters stood outside, filing their reports from the corner.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 28, 2022
Cody Bellinger had roped a bases-loaded, two-out, two-run single to right field off Mets starter Marcus Stroman to pull the Dodgers to within 3-2 and advance AJ Pollock from first to third.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2021
Mr Steven said he had roped in all his family into the new venture.
From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2020
By the time Chuck on his own horse had roped a mount for Howard the little party was ready.
From The Desert Valley by Jackson Gregory
