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as in to list
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
Still, City have developed a reputation for lulling their title rivals into a false sense of security with an uncharacteristically poor autumn and winter period before reeling off a stack of consecutive wins in the spring to ensure the trophy remains at the Etihad.
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Elias Burke, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Chapman scored just one more basket before UCI reeled off its game-ending run.
—Staff and News Service Reports, Orange County Register, 4 Nov. 2024
The Broncos reeled off 34 straight points beginning with Surtain to turn dud to domination.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024
The Mets reeled off a nine-game winning streak to cement their status as wild-card contenders and went past the Atlanta Braves on Monday.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Elias Burke, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Chapman scored just one more basket before UCI reeled off its game-ending run.
—Staff and News Service Reports, Orange County Register, 4 Nov. 2024
The Broncos reeled off 34 straight points beginning with Surtain to turn dud to domination.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2024
The Mets reeled off a nine-game winning streak to cement their status as wild-card contenders and went past the Atlanta Braves on Monday.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Now Sun Moon Rising Personalized Embroidered Dad Hat Your giftee can save a little time reciting their big three with this cool, custom dad hat.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
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Or should fans of the film be empowered to lean into the joy and fun, reciting the words to their favorite songs? Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba in the record-breaking box office smash, is weighing in on the discussion.Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 28 Nov. 2024
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But the findings were listed in the articles of impeachment upon which the Illinois House convicted the governor in early 2009 before the Senate removed him from office.Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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The date of the notice of the settlement is listed as December 9, according to the court documents.Lisa Respers France, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Fagerlund explained that Richards memorizes word lists as visual patterns.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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For a special occasion, Ed memorized a toast, in German.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
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Litton reappeared in Northern California on Nov. 12 when a detailing business reported to the Chico Police Department that Litton rented a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with U-Haul stickers and never returned the vehicle.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Others have sought to find meaning in the image, with some theorizing that the picture is actually a message echoing Mangione’s writing that detailed his frustrations with the U.S. health care system — even seeking to tie the Pokémon’s number (286) to a Bible verse.Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The design approach should follow traditional practices outlined by the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Dewayne Hart, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Other rights and protections for students and families are outlined in the procedural safeguards notice, which schools are required to give parents at least once each year.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Reel off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reel%20off. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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