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reel

[reel] / ril /


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The closure of Hormuz upended about half of Thailand’s oil supply and the government has rushed to offer subsidies and cost-of-living relief as farmers and consumers reel from the higher prices.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

I’ll admit to very, very briefly thinking it was real after seeing an Instagram reel by actor and comedian Zach Woods.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The diving reel is used to guide divers through complicated or hazardous terrain underwater.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

He also reposted a reel showing himself and Gibb in the 1988 movie.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

He shows off the fancy rod and reel that whipped the fish.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick




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