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reel

[reel] / ril /


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But what had never before moved me was an actual reel of film—sitting, in this case, in the inspection room of the George Eastman Museum’s offsite nitrate vaults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Despite thousands of Polish fans cheering Chwalinska on, Andreeva showed her increased maturity to maintain composure and reel off the next nine games to take a 6-3 5-0 lead.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The closure of Hormuz upended about half of Thailand’s oil supply and the government has rushed to offer subsidies and cost-of-living relief as farmers and consumers reel from the higher prices.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

I’ll admit to very, very briefly thinking it was real after seeing an Instagram reel by actor and comedian Zach Woods.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“Now don’t you mock me, boy” I reel back.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak




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