reel in

verb

reeled in; reeling in; reels in
: to pull in (a fish that is caught on a hook on the end of a fishing line) by turning the reel of a fishing rod

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The fellows below me reel in their lines and get out of the way. — Ralph Tuttle, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026 After all, returning to a calm backdrop every day can help reel in the chaos of busy routines. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 22 June 2026 Tantashev, shamefully, was reeled in too, and ended up booking Olise. — Stuart James, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Prizes were awarded in numerous categories including largest and smallest fish caught, as well as the greatest number of fish reeled in. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reel in

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