reeling

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Sales had been sliding for years, the automaker’s relationship with dealers was on the rocks, and the entire organization was reeling from a scandal involving its former chief executive’s arrest and flight from justice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Set a world record 463 to win at The Oval, England were reeling at 40-3 and in danger of not seeing out the fourth day.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Transport across the island, which was already reeling from the worst economic crisis in memory, has screeched to a near halt as petrol pumps run dry.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

The resignations have left the government reeling and have further sapped the authority of Sir Keir, whose long-term future in Downing Street was already in doubt.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

And Adam said, “I didn’t kill my brother—” Suddenly he stopped and his mind went reeling back in time.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck