rein in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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According to Frank, the Greenspan Fed refused to rein in such lending practices because of its chairman’s belief that markets correct their own problems more effectively than regulators can.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
Some corporations poured so much money into Anthropic’s products that their leaders are now seeking to rein in spending.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
As a result, these influencers often clash with their local bishops, putting up resistance when told to rein in their posting.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Middle and lower-income households are facing the most pressure, and until the war ends, “they will have little choice but to rein in their spending, weighing further on the sagging economy.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 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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