rein in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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President Emmanuel Macron’s government has struggled for years to rein in spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The strategy recalls the successful legal approach states took to rein in tobacco companies over health issues linked to cigarettes.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
In 2024, changes were made to rein in ballooning costs – overseen by Shorten who had coincidentally returned as the Minister for NDIS.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Since then, there have been several efforts by California lawmakers to rein in AI-generated advertising.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Caesar can’t rein in the crowd again, not even when the buzzer sounds.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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