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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That shocked George, who the next year approved Parliament’s acts designed to rein in Massachusetts’ ability to govern itself.
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Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
That shocked George, who the next year approved Parliament's acts designed to rein in Massachusetts' ability to govern itself.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Despite the consensus, the government is not doing enough to rein in the food industry that produces these products, according to top researchers.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 June 2026
Several council candidates have also addressed improving police department retention to rein in overtime costs, scrutinizing city contracts to eliminate wasteful spending and using AI tools to streamline city processes.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
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Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
That shocked George, who the next year approved Parliament's acts designed to rein in Massachusetts' ability to govern itself.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Despite the consensus, the government is not doing enough to rein in the food industry that produces these products, according to top researchers.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 June 2026
Several council candidates have also addressed improving police department retention to rein in overtime costs, scrutinizing city contracts to eliminate wasteful spending and using AI tools to streamline city processes.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
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“Rein in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rein%20in. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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