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How do you use the word reeled in a sentence?

Here are some sentences using the word "reeled" in different ways:

1. Literal Meaning (to wind in a line):

* The fisherman reeled in a huge tuna, its silver scales flashing in the sunlight.

2. Figurative Meaning (to be overwhelmed):

* After hearing the news, she reeled back in shock.

* The boxer reeled from a powerful punch to the jaw.

3. Figurative Meaning (to move unsteadily):

* The drunkard reeled down the street, bumping into lampposts.

* The ship reeled violently in the storm.

4. Figurative Meaning (to be captivated):

* I was reeled in by his charismatic speech.

* The movie's suspenseful plot kept me reeled in until the very end.

5. Past Tense of "reel":

* The movie reeled off a series of twists and turns.

* The newscaster reeled off the latest updates on the disaster.

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