reeling

Example Sentences

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Three major airlines have hiked their checked-bag fees this month, in another blow for travelers still reeling from long TSA lines and increased airfare.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Viewers who aren’t reeling from the reveal in their theater seat will have just as much to parse from “The Drama” as those who go in totally blind.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

While the case is still under investigation, the people in Pinetop — her family’s home — are reeling.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

A strong cyclone has affected liquefied natural gas plants in Australia, potentially adding more pressure to a market already reeling from massive supply disruption caused by war in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

She dropped to her knees on the terrace, head spinning as more moths died, more holes melting from her vision, and the rest kept on reeling, out of her control.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor