reel

Example Sentences

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He says the reel was given to him by a colleague at Olympic College in Bremerton, Wash., where Evans runs a documentary film program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

But while Wade raised his level and Littler never reached anywhere close to his best, the teenager was still able to reel off four straight legs from 7-7 to seal victory.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

War — particularly one involving nuclear-capable states in the Middle East — is not supposed to look like a highlight reel assembled by a 16-year-old editing gaming clips.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

A highlight reel of Ford’s various acting performances played ahead of his accepting the award.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

We couldn’t reel the fish in fast enough.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day