reeling

Example Sentences

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While other countries across Asia were reeling from the oil crisis, China's supply of coal helped to insulate its economy from the worst impacts.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Indian businesses are facing cash-strapped consumers, reeling from shortages in cooking gases, and seeing sharp spikes in cost of living and lower remittances.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Still reeling from the news, Kenneth has trouble getting a hold of himself when he meets up with Bert at Wally’s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Waldorf settled into a small hospital room, her husband glued to the vinyl couch beside her, both reeling from the impending loss of what would have been their second daughter.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Alex was still reeling from what he had heard.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz