rein in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Now, some campaign finance reformers think they’ve found a state-level reform that can rein in this spending.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
As passionate as he has been about the needs to rein in AI, Pope Leo may find himself issuing a similar warning in the years ahead.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
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
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also urged voluntary austerity measures to rein in dollar-guzzling imports, including cutting down on gold buying and foreign travel for a year.
From Barron's • May 17, 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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