reel in
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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Prizes were awarded in numerous categories including largest and smallest fish caught, as well as the greatest number of fish reeled in.
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David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Yes, the Miami Heat’s world changed dramatically Monday, from lost at sea in the wake of four consecutive trips to the play-in round to Pat Riley reeling in Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
However, there is plenty of uncertainty surrounding adherence to the MoU, with the Wall Street Journal reporting Thursday that Iran expects to reel in $40 billion per year as part of a mechanism to impose tolls.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
The fellows below me reel in their lines and get out of the way.
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Ralph Tuttle,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
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David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Yes, the Miami Heat’s world changed dramatically Monday, from lost at sea in the wake of four consecutive trips to the play-in round to Pat Riley reeling in Giannis Antetokounmpo.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
However, there is plenty of uncertainty surrounding adherence to the MoU, with the Wall Street Journal reporting Thursday that Iran expects to reel in $40 billion per year as part of a mechanism to impose tolls.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
The fellows below me reel in their lines and get out of the way.
—
Ralph Tuttle,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
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“Reel in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reel%20in. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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