reel in
phrasal verb
reeled in; reeling in; reels in
: to pull in (a fish that is caught on a hook on the end of a fishing line) by turning the reel of a fishing rod
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But Locksley is responsible for reeling in one of his best recruiting classes in this cycle, a group headlined by quarterback Malik Washington.
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Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2025
On this occasion, Lyles beat Bednarek after reeling in his opponent on the final stretch, finishing in 19.63 seconds.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
With five ball bearings and a roller bearing inside the reel designed to reduce friction, reeling in your catch is smooth and efficient.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025
An award-winning angler set a state record in Connecticut by reeling in a massive fish, one of his favorite species to catch.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2025
On this occasion, Lyles beat Bednarek after reeling in his opponent on the final stretch, finishing in 19.63 seconds.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
With five ball bearings and a roller bearing inside the reel designed to reduce friction, reeling in your catch is smooth and efficient.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 31 July 2025
An award-winning angler set a state record in Connecticut by reeling in a massive fish, one of his favorite species to catch.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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“Reel in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reel%20in. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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