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ropes

  • plural
    of rope.
    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.
  • present tense form
    of rope (3rd person singular).
    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.

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He scored all around the ground, clearing the ropes for 10 sixes and adding 21 fours.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

“He wanted me to take people behind the ropes in football, so that’s what I did.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

The tech rally could put surging bond yields on the ropes.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

Then there is the “Dolce Vita,” which swaps in ropes for doors and includes a rollable soft-top roof.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

They land in chairs in the dining room, and ropes of light wrap around them and tie them in place.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas