reel off

1
as in to recite
to give from memory he's able to reel off the names of all the U.S. presidents, in historical order and without pausing

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2
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 Popular on Variety Listen to the full podcast: Lee reeled off impressive user and engagement stats. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025 In the recent two-week span when Houston reeled off nine consecutive wins, the team learned to take care of business against inferior opponents. Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 Amosov joined Bellator with a 19-0 record back in 2018 and reeled off six successive wins to earn a shot at Douglas Lima and the undisputed Bellator welterweight title. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 The Rams reeled off five consecutive victories before McVay rested starters in a season-ending loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reel off
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  • After her, Lily recites all the things his mother had promised to teach her: to speak Russian, to make dumplings, to grow vegetables.
    David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The explicit saying was recited at sporting events across the country in defiance of the president's coronavirus mandates.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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  • Both players have been listed as probable for this game and will play against Los Angeles.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The school’s website as of Friday evening did not have Sierra listed as the coach.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
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  • Nielson testified in a death penalty sentencing in which prosecutors brought in lyrics to argue that the defendant was smart enough to memorize lines despite his IQ being below average.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
  • As for summoning up that resume, even a youngster would have an impossible time memorizing Freeman's epic cinematic roster.
    Marco della Cava, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
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  • In a nearly two-hour podcast episode that aired in 2023, Wong detailed his life as an international arms dealer.
    Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Police have not detailed the circumstances that led to the wreck.
    Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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  • Ida Kassa Johannesen Head of commercial ESG at Saxo Bank Goldman’s Della Vigna outlined three reasons to back-up his view on why ESG investors should bring oil and gas stocks in from the cold.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The letters, which were described to Reuters by four people familiar with their contents, outlined the Chinese position as well as the need for multipolarity and for countries to stand together.
    Beijing and Washington Bureaus, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025

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