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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There is irrefutable evidence that reining in out-of-control litigation costs by cracking down on fraud benefits taxpayers.
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Ike Brannon, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
But actions speak louder than words, and there is recent evidence that draws into question how hard the White House is trying to rein in Kennedy.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026
This showcases the importance of efforts by the White House and the Supreme Court to rein in an overactive regulatory state that often acts without proper authority from Congress.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Backup goalie Anton Forsberg seized the reins in net down the stretch, earning Player of the Week honors from the NHL and now the Unsung Hero nod for the Kings.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Ike Brannon, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
But actions speak louder than words, and there is recent evidence that draws into question how hard the White House is trying to rein in Kennedy.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 18 Apr. 2026
This showcases the importance of efforts by the White House and the Supreme Court to rein in an overactive regulatory state that often acts without proper authority from Congress.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Backup goalie Anton Forsberg seized the reins in net down the stretch, earning Player of the Week honors from the NHL and now the Unsung Hero nod for the Kings.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Rein in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rein%20in. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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