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reel

[reel] / ril /


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Seven OPEC+ members decided on Sunday to again raise oil production quotas as Gulf countries reel from the Middle East war.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

In an Instagram reel from earlier this year he described his efforts as “K-tone” — a Latin and reggaeton fusion, powered by K-pop discipline.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Dealers that include fees are at a disadvantage to those that hope to reel in customers and tack on costs later, Belmonte said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

The TikTok reel shared on Monday depicts border agents placing people in handcuffs, with Grande's 2024 hit Bye as a soundtrack.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

We couldn’t reel the fish in fast enough.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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