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her friend proceeded to reel off the roster of losers that she had dated over the years
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Recent Examples of reeled off
The Mustangs have reeled off 31 straight victories since their season-opening loss to Guerin, which will play Andrean for the Class 3A state title on Friday.
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Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
The following month, as the Dodgers reeled off their second consecutive World Series title, Yamamoto etched his place into all-time lore by delivering three victories (including in relief in Game 7) in the matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Three of five flights of Starship V2 failed last year, but SpaceX avoided lengthy groundings and reeled off all five launches in a period of nine months.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Still in contention on the back, the Spaniard reeled off six pars before making a birdie at the 16, getting to 6 under, but by that point Rai was three strokes ahead.
—CBS News, 18 May 2026
Colorado reeled off a 31-2-7 start to the season, which allowed the Avs to be the NHL’s pacesetter.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
Still in contention on the back, the Spaniard reeled off six pars before making a birdie at the 16, getting to 6 under, but by that point Rai was three strokes ahead.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Wakeland had reeled off 9 shots by 8 different players before the Mustangs took their first shot, on goal, in the 31st minute.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
After their most precipitous plummet, a nine-game freefall, the Ducks reeled off seven straight wins sans some of the biggest producers.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
The following month, as the Dodgers reeled off their second consecutive World Series title, Yamamoto etched his place into all-time lore by delivering three victories (including in relief in Game 7) in the matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Three of five flights of Starship V2 failed last year, but SpaceX avoided lengthy groundings and reeled off all five launches in a period of nine months.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Still in contention on the back, the Spaniard reeled off six pars before making a birdie at the 16, getting to 6 under, but by that point Rai was three strokes ahead.
—CBS News, 18 May 2026
Colorado reeled off a 31-2-7 start to the season, which allowed the Avs to be the NHL’s pacesetter.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
Still in contention on the back, the Spaniard reeled off six pars before making a birdie at the 16, getting to 6 under, but by that point Rai was three strokes ahead.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Wakeland had reeled off 9 shots by 8 different players before the Mustangs took their first shot, on goal, in the 31st minute.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
After their most precipitous plummet, a nine-game freefall, the Ducks reeled off seven straight wins sans some of the biggest producers.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reeled off
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Adorni recited specific trades on air.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Before the march set off for the Rose Garden near the Knesset, Rabbi Tamar Elad-Appelbaum recited the Traveler’s Prayer, praying for the marchers’ safety and alluding to Banki’s death nearly 11 years before.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Verb
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In a Friday night court filing, Kennedy Center executive director Matt Floca listed three options expected to be presented to the center’s board in mid-July.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
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Many argue that signatures are invalid because signers listed incorrect addresses or live outside of the district the candidate wants to represent.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Perhaps only Meagher had nearly memorized it.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
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The other half is King’s reaction, memorized by fans who grew up in the hopefulness of the Rose years.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Verb
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In her 2023 book, Dear Future Mama, Trainor detailed her rocky pregnancy, which included blood clots, blistering nipples and a gestational diabetes diagnosis.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Plus, 1200p resolution is detailed enough for tedious work tasks and streaming the latest reality show when you're done.—
Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
Verb
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The blazer featured two wide lapels outlined in a whip stitch and stacked pocket flaps on each side of body.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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The ideals that are outlined in the Declaration of Independence are timeless.—
Faith Salie,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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