reeling

Example Sentences

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Melonie Walcott, an HIV researcher, held an imaginary fishing rod and motioned reeling in a catch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

While other countries across Asia were reeling from the oil crisis, China's supply of coal helped to insulate its economy from the worst impacts.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The new trailer shows that everyone will be reeling in the aftermath.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Wall Street is still reeling from Boston Scientific’s previous guidance cut in April.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

My mind is reeling at how she agreed with Hannah, that it’s hard to see our friendship in the right light.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon