reels off

present tense third-person singular of reel off
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as in recites
to give from memory he's able to reel off the names of all the U.S. presidents, in historical order and without pausing

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Recent Examples of reels off Francis reels off an impressive list of work taking place this weekend, including the Belgian Open golf, the EuroLeague Final Four basketball and, of course, the final ten Premier League matches. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 May 2026 Ole Miss reels off a 10-4 run to open the second half and Sean Miller takes a timeout. 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
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  • Dodd recites it from memory in Wolverine’s voice with a growl.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Nadal, with a wink, recites the various physical tics involved in his serving routine.
    Ava Wallace, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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  • The largest, Lithia Motors, lists 466 dealerships under its control.
    Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Missouri claims to lead the Border War 58-54-9, while Kansas lists Mizzou’s lead at 57-55-9.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • That report, released by the county last month, details a department doing many things right but also plagued by a poor facility in Bonita and other practices that don’t align with industry standards.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Jen Hamilton details husband's alleged 'double life' Hamilton and her husband Brian Hamilton, who married in 2012 and share two sons, announced their separation in a statement on June 15.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 31 July 2026
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  • The league could scramble and put a clause into the rulebook that outlines who can and cannot play in the WNBA.
    Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The expansion is part of CMPD’s facilities strategic plan, which outlines renovations and construction goals through 2035.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026

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“Reels off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reels%20off. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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