rein in
verb
reined in; reining in; reins in
1
: to limit or control (someone or something)
Congress must rein in spending.
You had better rein that kid in before she gets hurt.
2
: to make (an animal) stop by using reins
The rider reined in his horse.
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The legislative impasse before the Fourth of July weekend dealt another blow to Speaker Mike Johnson, who has struggled to rein in an increasingly fractious and razor-thin majority in the chamber.
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Chad De Guzman,
Time,
1 July 2026
Discussions about reining in spending on players, pooling television rights and playoff expansion are all versions of conversations that were held decades ago.
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Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The salty, tangy pickle juice sharpens the citrus and reins in the sweetness, creating a drink that tastes surprisingly balanced rather than gimmicky.
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Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that inflation risks have declined in recent weeks but that the central bank still had more work to do to rein in rising prices.
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Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
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Chad De Guzman,
Time,
1 July 2026
Discussions about reining in spending on players, pooling television rights and playoff expansion are all versions of conversations that were held decades ago.
—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The salty, tangy pickle juice sharpens the citrus and reins in the sweetness, creating a drink that tastes surprisingly balanced rather than gimmicky.
—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that inflation risks have declined in recent weeks but that the central bank still had more work to do to rein in rising prices.
—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
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“Rein in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rein%20in. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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