rein in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Kheir agrees not enough is done to rein in racism.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
It comes amid efforts by companies and governments frequently targeted by lawsuits to rein in a barrage of litigation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
In recent years, public companies, which account for the bulk of U.S. production, have been asked by Wall Street to rein in spending and instead return cash to shareholders via buybacks and dividends.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
But it also uses higher interest rates as a means to rein in inflation.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 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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