How to Use reel in in a Sentence

reel in

verb
  • The fellows below me reel in their lines and get out of the way.
    — Ralph Tuttle, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026
  • But the money reeled in from that increase may be more telling of its success.
    — Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Whataburger is reeling in hungry fans once again.
    — Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Stolz kept figuring someone else would try to reel in the leaders.
    — CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Many even offer cook-your-catch options after a day of reeling in your fresh catch.
    — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Braun reeled in a defensive rebound.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
  • But, of course, there’s a massive catch to the player the Niners just reeled in.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 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
  • The latest novelty piece reeling in the fashion set?
    — Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 25 May 2026
  • The new trailer shows that everyone will be reeling in the aftermath.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
  • Another snap saw him in action, attempting to reel in something good.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
  • But now, celebrity endorsements and wide distribution are not enough to reel in customers.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 May 2026
  • Odafe Oweh scored 35 points while reeling in eight rebounds and dishing seven assists.
    — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Tantashev, shamefully, was reeled in too, and ended up booking Olise.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Casual‑dining chains have consistently faced pressure from high labor costs and rent increases as many consumers reel in spending.
    — Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Texas reeled in seven offensive starters from other FBS programs and four more on defense.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Mar. 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
  • So reel in the manspreading thing a bit, Timothée Chalamet.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
  • Trump’s often-opaque comments on the war with Iran are parsed for meanings that can send markets reeling in one direction or another.
    — Niall Stanage, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Parts of Mississippi were reeling in the aftermath of the state’s worst ice storm since 1994.
    — Charlotte Kramon, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Universal isn’t the only studio reeling in profits from the reimbursement scheme.
    — Christian Sylt, Fortune, 17 June 2026
  • To end the first, Jaylin Williams wound his arm back and heaved a deep ball to Holmgren, whose rangy arms reeled in the pass for a dribble and a moving 3.
    — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The rest of the album continues to subvert expectations by reeling in its anxieties instead of blurting them out.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Cerúndolo reeled in Svajda, but the American, cramping in the middle part of the match, was not to be denied.
    — James Hansen, New York Times, 30 May 2026
  • Like the ocean carriers at the time, the container manufacturers were reeling in record profits due to the price increases.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
  • As Amazon’s fulfillment network evolves, the online marketplace continues to reel in record sales and profits.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • To reel in a new generation, studios are hiring young, digital-native editors to make fandom edits.
    — CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The Penguins were up 3-2 and reeling in the third period when Crosby did some dazzling work and fired a bad-angle shot on Allen.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Expect collaboration between the sprinters’ teams to reel in any breakaway before the finish in Nevers.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • The Jayhawks are coming off a 16-point home loss to a Cincinnati team that was reeling in early February but has won four straight.
    — Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026

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