reeling

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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

Melonie Walcott, an HIV researcher, held an imaginary fishing rod and motioned reeling in a catch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Indian businesses are facing cash-strapped consumers, reeling from shortages in cooking gases, and seeing sharp spikes in cost of living and lower remittances.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

The new trailer shows that everyone will be reeling in the aftermath.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Moss stood from the desk, heart thumping, mind reeling, and the solution came to him suddenly.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro