rein in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Usually, spreads don’t rise this much, except at year-end when banks prefer to rein in their balance sheets.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Lawmakers hope to rein in Asian e-commerce companies that have exploded in popularity in France in recent years.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Overall, the capability gap between top U.S. models and those built by Chinese companies has narrowed significantly, and use of Chinese AI systems has surged as businesses seek to rein in runaway costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
In exchange, Iran stands to get substantial financial relief if it complies with U.S. demands to rein in its nuclear program.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
At a loss for words, he just nodded while Glory tried to rein in Orion.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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