rein in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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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
The short positions are in-the-money or profitable at present, though, so it’s positioning concentration rather than being caught offside that would force traders to rein in their exposure.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
The DMA came into effect in 2024 and seeks to rein in what the EU views as Big Tech's excesses in a bid to ensure fair competition in the digital realm.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
They drew rein in Sparta before the lordly dwelling, a house far more splendid than either young man had ever seen.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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