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reel

[reel] / ril /


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The attendant tried to reel me in with the classic, “Don’t tell my manager I offered you this rate” line, but I resisted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

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 got a Vegan Avocado Sandwich for lunch, took an Uber home and posted a reel on Instagram about my first day on the trail.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

I loved this tip I saw in an Instagram reel: Pack your must-have spices in one of those plastic pill containers so you don’t have to buy or tote spice jars.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

She wanted her dream back, the zing of her fishing reel in her hands.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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