rein in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Australian supermarket giant Woolworths has been forced to rein in an AI-powered customer service assistant after users reported it had been rambling about its mother.
From Barron's
The rebel group isn’t formally covered by the peace agreement, but Rwanda was expected to rein in its proxy.
I didn’t even know I had the reins in my hands until I looked down and there they were.
From Literature
Most public districts don’t allow students to repeat grades just to gain an athletic edge, and some states have taken further steps to rein in the practice.
Presidents Gerald Ford and his successor Jimmy Carter took up the mantle of reform, instituting new norms and rules designed to rein in an out-of-control presidency.
From Salon
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