- present participle of rope.
Example Sentences
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For example, trick roping performed by horse riders that don’t actually lasso animals or choreographed riding to music are not included in the ban.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
But she will not be roping in her mum, Liz, to help out despite the former world 10,000m champion being desperate to step in and lend a hand.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026
Beyond roping off a large section of the store for e-commerce fulfillment, the company plans separate access sites for in-store shoppers, delivery drivers, and trucks, according to the proposal.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
So, Hearn gravitated to events like tie-down calf roping, where he was judged primarily by a clock, not a human.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
Gen had been jump roping around the house for a week straight, driving everyone mad.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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