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At the least, White House officials hope that the president’s arguments will rope in some Republicans who represent districts with ports in need of improvement.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2013

As will rope lines for public appearances, and sign-in tables.

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2011

Bentsen will rope in $8 million for his Senate race against a virtual unknown.

From Time Magazine Archive

If we can carry out any such scheme as this, which will rope in all the farmers of the country, what a magnificent position we shall be in!

From Another Sheaf by Galsworthy, John

They'll be a ropin' contest, in which some of our most notorious ropers will rope, throw, an' hog-tie a steer, in the least shortness of time.

From The Texan A Story of the Cattle Country by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)