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reel

[reel] / ril /


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I thought I could stick it out knowing how hard you are working trying to reel me back in.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

The diving reel is used to guide divers through complicated or hazardous terrain underwater.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

They flickered into my mind like the loose end of a movie reel.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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