reel

Example Sentences

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I can easily reel off the losses that stuck with me in the Six Nations, as they can take you to a really dark place at times.

From BBC

"This is a team that has reeled in a lot of opponents over a long period of time," he said of his side.

From BBC

Residents in the town are still reeling from the attack, with some visibly in tears and comforting one another as Carney and other leaders addressed their grief.

From BBC

These British players are the world's top-ranked rink for a reason though, and they slowly reeled in Italy, levelling in the ninth end.

From BBC

In addition to its effort to reap intelligence, the campaign could aim to sow uneasiness within a Chinese military that has been reeling from purges of its leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal