reeled
Example Sentences
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Gardner-Johnson stepped into frame and reeled in the interception, returning it 41 yards and igniting the crowd at the just-opened Highmark Stadium.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Five of Maiava’s first seven completions went to Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, one of which came on a 31-yard strike down the seam to the freshman, who reeled in a touchdown despite tight coverage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
All three were given an extra 'fast lap' where they could cut a corner of the track to try to hold off Verstappen for longer, but he inevitably reeled them in.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
SpaceX reeled in a $1.6 billion launch order from the Space Force in late July, and earlier this year landed national-security satellite deals from the space-focused military branch valued at roughly $6.5 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Taisin saw the creature’s bright orange and emerald wings flutter as she twisted in midair to look down, and Taisin reeled at the sight below her.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
