reel
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Last year, an English actress named Bebe Cave posted a reel with the title, “Every lead girl in a period drama,” which has now been viewed over 9 million times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Molly Ridge, a stylist at Minnie May Closet, was about to film a promotional Instagram reel for the shop when she noticed the filming outside.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Faced with an early fourth down, he heaved a pass deep down the sideline for Dixon-Wyatt, who leaped over a defender to reel in a 31-yard reception.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Speaking of talent, Nvidia is using its plenteous cash to reel in more than 100 employees of the startup Poolside under a $6 billion licensing deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
She saw the boat reel and smash hard against another rock.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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