reeled
Example Sentences
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But Ohtani reeled himself back in to face the top of the order.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The Dodgers then reeled off 42 wins in 50 games and won the division by 11 games.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The 5.2-point decline is the sharpest since October 2022, as Germany’s economy reeled from the last energy shock in the months after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
This also suited Haaland, who started the season in impressive scoring form but was something Guardiola later reeled in, preferring more measured games.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
Lazlo reeled with the horror of it all, and with the incredible feeling that after all his own youth had been merciful.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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