How to Use reel in in a Sentence
reel in
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Casting a line could reel in a lot more than the catch of the day.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 30 Sep. 2023
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Not all states have moved to reel in the technique, though.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2023
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Smith reeled in a second time then sent a third cast out to where the fish was headed.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 28 Feb. 2024
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Tyler Boyd reeled in a big catch over the middle after winning a one-on-one matchup in the slot.
—Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 27 July 2023
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Those seeking to have their toes in the sand while reeling in a catch opt for surf fishing right from the beach.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 5 May 2023
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Trafton’s new team reeled in his hopes about selling to Malone.
—Jonathan Edwards, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2023
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As soon as you get snagged, step one is simply reeling in any slack.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 13 Dec. 2023
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The Clemson product got was off-kilter right at the snap, and Bobo reeled in an easy 19-yard touchdown.
—Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2023
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Michigan State football has reeled in its first big get for the recruiting class of 2024.
—Kirkland Crawford, Detroit Free Press, 24 June 2023
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Burk said just about everyone caught some fish and the Boys & Girls Club reeled in a $1,000 donation.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2024
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In the second, Miguel Vargas failed to reel in a line drive in left, leading to a leadoff double that came around to score.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
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Colorado State reeled in three players among the top 18 on that list — all on scholarship.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2024
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How Temu works Temu takes a shock-and-awe approach to reeling in first-time visitors.
—Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2023
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With his ankle and shoe taped up, Kelce went on to make the highlight reel in the second half, scoring a touchdown in the third quarter.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2023
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But rather than standard grill star salmon, Leach says many grill cooks will be reeling in more branzino.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2023
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And there was a film reel in the box, its contents not immediately known.
—Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 6 June 2024
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The game reeled in more than 24 million viewers, boosting NFL ratings.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2023
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The motion resembles reeling in a fishing line and exudes the same sense of steadiness and skill.
—Genevieve Ko, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2023
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These frogs are intended to be reeled in, rather than hopped or popped, so that the legs or tail can generate action.
—Steve Price, Field & Stream, 7 June 2023
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The event will allow Gulfstream to show off the jets and potentially reel in new high-flying customers from the UAE.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2023
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Maloy reeled in 44% support, while Edwards was behind Bruce Hough in third place with 22%.
—Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
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The hip-hop world was reeling in the wake of the death of someone whose most recent release, just a few days before he was gunned down at age 28, called for peace in his city.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2024
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Turner won the jump, high-pointing the ball and nearly reeling in a one-handed pick before the ball came loose upon contact with the ground.
—Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 28 July 2023
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After winding through aspen and fir forests, the trail runs along Cascade Creek, where fly-fishers try to reel in brown, brook, and rainbow trout.
—Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Mar. 2024
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Share your fish fry pick with me using the form below and stay tuned to see if your favorite Friday-night delight reels in a review in the coming weeks.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2024
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Timmy Trotman reeled in five receptions for 78 yards and a pair of scores and Paxton Boyd caught seven balls for 85 yards and a touchdown.
—Brad Joyal, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Sep. 2023
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Keep your arms ready to reel in with the Perception Showdown, a pedal kayak that’s packed from bow to stern with fishing-friendly features.
—Chantae Reden, Popular Mechanics, 31 May 2023
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Some anglers prefer to use a slower gear ratio reel in the 6:1 range to help make this cadence feel more natural.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 30 May 2024
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It's also changed its design of the smart Dash Cart, reeling in its tech complexity.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 3 Apr. 2024
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But rather than reeling in terror at the kaiju menace, Takashi Yamazaki and the rest of his team were celebrating.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2024
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