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Reining in his horse beneath a gnarled oak in La Verne’s Marshall Canyon, Pete Schabarum turned in his saddle and waved toward laurel trees and sagebrush.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2023

Reining in the use of acquitted conduct in sentencing would restrict judicial discretion.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2022

The unofficial "challenge coin," first reported by The Miami Herald, is inscribed with the sentences "Reining it in since May 28, 1924" and "Yesterday's border is not today's border."

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2022

Reining in such thoughtless sharing is the goal of two approaches to tackling misinformation.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 23, 2022

Reining back may be practised from time to time.

From The Barb and the Bridle A Handbook of Equitation for Ladies, and Manual of Instruction in the Science of Riding, from the Preparatory Suppling Exercises by Moustache, Vielle