1. Emotionally, physically, and financially I was on the ropes.

2. The army says the rebels are on the ropes.

3. The army claims the Tigers are on the ropes.

4. But behind the apparent success, the company was on the ropes.

5. Even in the worst hours she never gave any public impression that she was on the ropes.

6. He leaned back and threw up his legs, using them to raise the pole until his feet were on the rope.

7. Primary election results show the governor is on the ropes.