reeled
Example Sentences
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SpaceX reeled in a $1.6 billion launch order from the Space Force in late July, and earlier this year landed national-security satellite deals from the space-focused military branch valued at roughly $6.5 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
But Onojuvwevwo finished third as she tired down the final 100m and was reeled back in by eventual gold medallists Jamaica and England's Nielsen.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
The Russian 25th seed, playing in her first Grand Slam quarter-final, reeled off 12 of the final 13 games to win 3-6 7-5 6-0 and complete a monumental upset.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
The Dodgers then reeled off 42 wins in 50 games and won the division by 11 games.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
He reeled and staggered like he couldn’t see where he was going.
From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson
