ropes
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The report said alternative solutions such as heavier nets had proven effective in reducing seabird deaths, while weighted ropes in Scotland had lowered the number whales being caught in fishing gear.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The New York Knicks were on the ropes Friday night in a pivotal Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
As the USGA’s championship director for the tournament, Rouillard decides where the tees and pins should go, how wide the fairways play, and all the other course setup inside the ropes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Local media say the fibreglass and iron structure has been secured with heavy-duty nylon ropes, while barricades have been erected to keep people and traffic clear of the site.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The trolley sailed across glittering ropes, making lefts and rights as it stopped at each destination.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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