roped off

Example Sentences

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If it’s possible, a significant chunk of the town is roped off.

From New York Times • Jan. 15, 2024

The players’ biggest thrill was standing in a roped off area behind home plate and waiting for players to drop by and give autographs during batting practice before the Dodgers’ game with the Diamondbacks.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2023

“After I shut the job down and we roped off the area, then I realized, ‘Oh my gosh, what did we find?’” manager Chris Branson said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2023

Pedestrians pick their way across fallen cypress trees, around puddles on sidewalks roped off with caution tape.

From Washington Times • Apr. 13, 2023

The park is roped off to visitors, but I’m kind of officially required to go in there.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz