rein in
Britishverb
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Amodei also said that any action to rein in AI should be done "without sacrificing commercial advantage".
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The United Nations rights chief called Monday for countries and artificial intelligence companies to act urgently to rein in a technology he warned posed "unprecedented risks".
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 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
President Emmanuel Macron’s government has struggled for years to rein in spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
“I know it is enjoyable to be out-of-doors, Beowulf, but you must try to rein in the howling, or you will get all the dogs in the county started—oh, my!”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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