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  • plural of rope.
  • present tense form of rope (3rd person singular).
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Several members equipped with climbing harnesses clambered up a small tree on the school’s front lawn and dangled from its limbs on climbing ropes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

Davies said fledglings would "glide like a kite" once they lost their fluff and got their primary feathers, and were shown the ropes by the older generation.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

The two-seat Topolino is aimed at traveling in resorts and neighborhoods, and one version uses ropes instead of doors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

But it might be debt, not equity, that has SpaceX on the ropes on Monday.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

May, a disgusted look on her face, had hooked her hands underneath the witch’s arms and was dragging her body toward the black ropes that had tied Jack up.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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