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 Gregory, Jackson