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to specify one after another
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
Then Sacramento reeled off 42 first-quarter points and the Mavericks spent the rest of the night playing catch-up.
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Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Yet sans Carlsson, and also without Troy Terry and Mason McTavish for sizable stretches, the Ducks reeled off seven straight wins and nine of 11 victories overall heading into the break.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
From the dead, Rybakina reeled off five straight games.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The Tigers reeled off a 6-2 spurt, but 10 points each from Dailyn Swain and Jordan Pope still give the Longhorns a double-digit cushion.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
Holtmann's squad has reeled off four straight Big East home wins, equaling their total number of victories in conference in his first season.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Tauson won the first game of the deciding set at love, but Mboko regrouped, reeled off four straight games and captured the match in 2 hours, 19 minutes.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Poland’s President Nawrocki reeled off examples of Polish, Finnish, Japanese and even Afghan victories against Russia as evidence.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
Former finance minister Bruno Le Maire, who in 2022 inaugurated two Louis Vuitton leather goods workshops in central France, in turn reeled off the many symbols embedded in Arnault’s ceremonial sword.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Yet sans Carlsson, and also without Troy Terry and Mason McTavish for sizable stretches, the Ducks reeled off seven straight wins and nine of 11 victories overall heading into the break.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026
From the dead, Rybakina reeled off five straight games.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The Tigers reeled off a 6-2 spurt, but 10 points each from Dailyn Swain and Jordan Pope still give the Longhorns a double-digit cushion.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
Holtmann's squad has reeled off four straight Big East home wins, equaling their total number of victories in conference in his first season.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Tauson won the first game of the deciding set at love, but Mboko regrouped, reeled off four straight games and captured the match in 2 hours, 19 minutes.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Poland’s President Nawrocki reeled off examples of Polish, Finnish, Japanese and even Afghan victories against Russia as evidence.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
Former finance minister Bruno Le Maire, who in 2022 inaugurated two Louis Vuitton leather goods workshops in central France, in turn reeled off the many symbols embedded in Arnault’s ceremonial sword.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reeled off
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After a career defined by playing gangsters, an avenging taxi driver and a paranoid prize fighter, the Oscar-winning actor recited a call for civility, as first spoken by Abraham Lincoln.—
Hillel Italie,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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At the end of the event, the brothers gathered everyone into a large circle, recited the Lord’s Prayer and sang the fraternity’s signature song, attendees said.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Oprah has listed Vionic shoes as one of her Favorite Things multiple years in a row, and podiatrists also recommend them.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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The boy was taken to Stroger Hospital where he was listed in serious condition, police said.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ruby memorized them while dealing with a family tragedy.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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For the competition, students have memorized more than 100 inspirational quotes from Black historical figures.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Emil Michael, the department’s under secretary for research and engineering as well as its chief technology officer, detailed the events leading up to the public feud in a Friday episode of the All-In podcast.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Shields previously detailed her encounter with Kennedy in a 2023 interview with Howard Stern.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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Entryways and showers are outlined in funky, geometric black-and-white patterns, while bathroom floors and counters are a jaunty terrazzo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The report outlined recommendations for maintaining the momentum.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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