Example Sentences

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A brisk wind swung the boat’s nose landward, causing the men below to strain at their yellow ropes as if they were reining in a wayward balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

From New York Times • Nov. 21, 2016

The tone of his voice was curiously flat, as if he were reining himself in.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo

In a few minutes they were within hailing distance, and Ted gave the long yell, which was answered, and in a few minutes they were reining in beside Kit.

From Ted Strong's Motor Car by Taylor, Edward C.

Howard and Helen were reining their horses about to leave when Barbee came out into the road and put a detaining hand upon Howard's horse's mane.

From The Desert Valley by Gregory, Jackson

Already the second and third platoons had cleared the village and were reining about and rallying on the flats up-stream.

From Under Fire by Cox, C. B.