71.   This from a player who this year was supposed to be a backup learning the ropes instead of pinning the Sonics against them.

72.   When one grows weary of learning the ropes, there are video games to play.

73.   While learning the ropes as team owner has been a challenge for Fernandez, he has learned the role of cheerleader quickly.

74.   Williams said he and Kash are learning the ropes of their sport together and might travel to find competition.

75.   Ask Salaam how he will fumble less this season, he answers like a veteran, one who has learned the ropes.

76.   Gaffes and flip-flops are not unusual for administrations that are still learning the ropes.

77.   From the bingo floor to the boardroom, DQ students will spend two years as interns at Cache Creek learning the ropes.

78.   He has spent the last week learning the ropes of his new job as chief executive of Permodalan Negri Selangor Berhad, based in Shah Alam.

79.   He stuck around, and eventually worked with senior producer Mike Sposito and Sarajevo staff cameraman Eldar Emric to learn the ropes.

80.   It was at the Dooars that he began learning the ropes of tea production and became far more result-oriented in his approach.