rein in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Software giant Oracle on Tuesday started laying off workers as it looks to rein in costs and double down on artificial intelligence.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
At the same time, live events seem to have stayed steady despite a prolonged period of reduced consumer sentiment, during which media companies typically get hammered as customers seek to rein in spending.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
Kheir agrees not enough is done to rein in racism.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
Over the weekend, Kuwait began cutting production at some oil fields, becoming the latest regional supplier to rein in output after Iraq and Qatar.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
When she saw him rein in beside Lord Beric to exchange words, it made Sansa feel ever so proud.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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