reel in
phrasal 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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The play, with commensurate high ticket prices, has been reeling in massive box office since beginning previews March 12.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Turning deflections into transition points, winning the rebounding battle and reeling in the 50-50 balls.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
After a four-hour battle, an angler in Texas reeled in a humongous fish that will likely set a new world record.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, June's caught in the awkward middle, both trying to reel in Serena and keep the mob at bay.
—EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 May 2025
Turning deflections into transition points, winning the rebounding battle and reeling in the 50-50 balls.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
After a four-hour battle, an angler in Texas reeled in a humongous fish that will likely set a new world record.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, June's caught in the awkward middle, both trying to reel in Serena and keep the mob at bay.
—EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Reel in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reel%20in. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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