rein in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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I wonder if we’ll finally see some movement to rein in judge shopping if judges actively call out this behavior in their opinions.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
Daniel’s tribe, the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, has pushed to rein in the cutting — spearheaded by his late great-grandmother, Priscilla Hunter.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Instead, the government has increased taxes this year to rein in the country’s deficit and raise military spending.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
That is the concept behind U.S. antitrust laws developed beginning in the late 19th century to rein in monopolies like Standard Oil.
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
I could feel that he was trying to rein in our independence.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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