reeling
Example Sentences
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Dolly Parton’s death has left the music, film and television worlds reeling, with stars and luminaries across those industries and more paying tribute to the beloved entertainer’s life and legacy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
With many on the continent still reeling, some among the scientific community said there was nothing unexpected about this summer.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
The masked rapper took to the All Points East stage on Sunday night, reeling off his signature raw and punchy bars from on top of a castle.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Narrated through 18 voices, the book is set in a dystopian future America reeling from a series of pandemics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Frodo felt his senses reeling and his mind darkening.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
