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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For his part, Connelly Early put up a strong outing once again, surrendering two solo homers, one to Drake Baldwin (which Rafaela nearly reeled in) in the first and another to Michael Harris II in the fourth.
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency confirmed this week that a new state record largemouth bass has officially been established after angler Darren Nunley reeled in an absolute monster earlier this year.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
But now, celebrity endorsements and wide distribution are not enough to reel in customers.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 May 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
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency confirmed this week that a new state record largemouth bass has officially been established after angler Darren Nunley reeled in an absolute monster earlier this year.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
But now, celebrity endorsements and wide distribution are not enough to reel in customers.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 May 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
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“Reel in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reel%20in. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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