rein in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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But observers say it could benefit in the future from Fed struggles to rein in prices.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
Amodei also said that any action to rein in AI should be done "without sacrificing commercial advantage".
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Voters in a handful of Republican-voting states are poised to soon decide on whether to rein in their property bills.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
Efforts to rein in the power of Big Tech extend beyond concerns that TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms are harming young children.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Finally Baelish drew rein in front of a ramshackle building, three stories, timbered, its windows bright with lamplight in the gathering dusk.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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