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
In the U.S., one of the largest brokerage firms just moved to rein in client leverage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 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
The French parliament passed legislation imposing fines on ultrafast fashion retailers to curb environmental impact and rein in Chinese e-commerce giants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
The black knight walked his horse into the shallow water, and drew rein in front of them.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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