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as in lists
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 reels off
Ole Miss reels off a 10-4 run to open the second half and Sean Miller takes a timeout.
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Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
In a sort of overture to his story of the Grand Inquisitor, Ivan reels off various episodes involving the sufferings of children.
—Karl Ove Knausgaard, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
But Whiddett reels off a variety of reasons why a client of bespoke means might choose MTM, relating to both time and intention.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
In a sort of overture to his story of the Grand Inquisitor, Ivan reels off various episodes involving the sufferings of children.
—Karl Ove Knausgaard, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
But Whiddett reels off a variety of reasons why a client of bespoke means might choose MTM, relating to both time and intention.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reels off
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On the song, Lewis recites a 2015 speech from former President Barack Obama.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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On paper, a song that recites hypothetical Spotify playlist titles ought to be a sharp conceptual move.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
13 Mar. 2026
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The state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Forest Fire Danger Report lists wildfire danger as high or moderate for much of the state.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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The website lists 108 funds across 17 units.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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The plan details various initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at key facilities such as the Port of Los Angeles and Los Angeles International Airport, as well as establishes methods to lower water use.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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There is also a museum on site that details his life and work available to see for free.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Defense outlines medical history Four additional expert witnesses testified Tuesday as part of the defense's effort to outline Horner's medical and mental‑health history.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The national institute outlines 10 quality benchmarks for preschools, related to teacher training, class size and curriculum.—
Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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