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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 reel off
After spotting Lakewood a 14-point lead in the first five minutes, the host Jackrabbits reeled off 47 unanswered points on their way to a 47-20 victory at Veterans Stadium.
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Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
Perhaps recognizing that his previous tax cut lacked populist appeal, the former president has spent the summer reeling off new tax-cut proposals — promising to exempt tips, Social Security benefits and overtime pay from federal taxes.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
Statistically, Pegula reeled off 12 of the last 16 games, but it was never handed to her.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
After losing the season opener to the Lions, the Chiefs reeled off six straight wins.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2024
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Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2024
Perhaps recognizing that his previous tax cut lacked populist appeal, the former president has spent the summer reeling off new tax-cut proposals — promising to exempt tips, Social Security benefits and overtime pay from federal taxes.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
Statistically, Pegula reeled off 12 of the last 16 games, but it was never handed to her.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
After losing the season opener to the Lions, the Chiefs reeled off six straight wins.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reel off
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The Taliban has enacted a new measure prohibiting Afghan women from praying aloud or reciting the Quran in the presence of other women.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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She’s clearly meant for better things than stiffly reciting wooden slasher-movie dialogue in lifeless Scream retreads.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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An attorney wasn’t listed for him in the court file as of Wednesday afternoon.Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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Born This Way, released in 2011, brandished its flashier pedigree in spots, with E Street Band sax-man Clarence Clemons and Queen guitarist Brian May listed among the liner notes.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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That process has traditionally required doctors to scroll through a database of available trials, memorize inclusion and exclusion criteria and dig through patient records to determine a good fit, Vane told CNBC.Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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Vicki, who figured the man likely was looking to see if police had arrived, studied him, trying to memorize his features.Stephanie Warsmith and Paula Schleis, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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The company acknowledges regulatory uncertainties and ongoing litigation as potential risks, with efforts to address these challenges detailed in the report.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Dolphin Remains Found On November 1, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in New Jersey published a statement on social media detailing how the remains were found near Allenhurst, New Jersey.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The filing outlines various risk factors, including significant operating and net losses, dependence on LiveOne for financing, and potential impacts of new technologies and regulations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The voluntary resolution agreement outlines steps the district will take the rest of the school year, including updating and revising policies and procedures and parts of its website.Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Reel off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reel%20off. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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