rein in
phrasal 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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Republicans tend to focus on reining in Medicare and Medicaid costs, which together consume roughly one-quarter of federal spending, whereas Democrats have prioritized expanding coverage.
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Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025
The race to the bottom has been so ferocious this year that Beijing stepped in to rein in manufacturers, though economists believe deflationary pressures are unlikely to ease soon.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
Hiring freezes, limits on overtime pay, and a clampdown on government contracts have saved New Orleans tens of millions of dollars since the city began reining in its spending earlier this year, according to a new report.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 10 Dec. 2025
Reynolds said there is precedent for Congress taking steps to reassert its power, like the Watergate-era reforms to rein in the power of the president.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 9 Dec. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025
The race to the bottom has been so ferocious this year that Beijing stepped in to rein in manufacturers, though economists believe deflationary pressures are unlikely to ease soon.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
Hiring freezes, limits on overtime pay, and a clampdown on government contracts have saved New Orleans tens of millions of dollars since the city began reining in its spending earlier this year, according to a new report.
—Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 10 Dec. 2025
Reynolds said there is precedent for Congress taking steps to reassert its power, like the Watergate-era reforms to rein in the power of the president.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 9 Dec. 2025
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“Rein in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rein%20in. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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