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Line about seizing opportunity (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rope

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'line' is the definition.
(rope is a kind of line)

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(Other definitions for rope that I've seen before include "A thick strong cord" , "will it bring in easy money when old?" , "String of pearls, say" , "'Cable, cord (4)'" , "Length of material used to tie or secure things" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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