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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  • Cook Political Report lists the general election race as a solid Democratic seat, citing Spanberger’s double-digit win statewide last year.
    Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The donation of 11 soccer-match tickets worth $3,500 each made the GMCVB the source of the largest contribution in 2026 to A Bolder Florida, which lists Rodriguez as its chairman.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
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  • Em details how Alan Rickman who played Hans Gruber, one of the most iconic villains in film history, offered director John McTiernan several key ideas that improved the film.
    Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Both numbers are within a range PurpleAir lists as acceptable, but the website details potential risks with a full day of exposure, especially for people unusually sensitive to air pollution.
    Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
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  • The article outlines specific ChatGPT prompts for finding profitable ventures, structuring pricing for a $1,000 monthly goal, and creating a 30-day plan for success.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The memorandum, released July 28 by watchdog group American Oversight, outlines how TSA and ICE can share passenger information and how that data is stored and used.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 29 July 2026

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