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In an interview, Goodson said the city has reined in p-card food purchases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

O'Sullivan, too, has reined back his schedule in Europe since moving to Dubai.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

Instead, confusion has reined over what is permissible for cities and tow operators, and accessible for people who lose their shelter.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2023

U.S. retailers have been looking for ways to bump up their profits following a slump in demand for high-margin discretionary products as inflation has reined in spending.

From Washington Post • Aug. 31, 2022

A poor post hack, on the contrary, will go on several paces after his rider has reined him in.

From The Spirit of St. Francis de Sales by Camus, Jean Pierre