as in to contain
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
try to rein in your spending, so you have some money left for saving
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Mansfield Park contains a slow burning love story with Fanny’s cousin Edmund and delicious subplots concerning two charming, selfish siblings, but of chief interest are Fanny’s two aunts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026 -
This single optical component contains many tiny lenses on one surface.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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The court’s eventual ruling could have broad implications for how schools nationwide regulate transgender participation in athletics.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, sprouted whole-grain bread is significantly higher in blood-pressure-regulating minerals such as magnesium than bread made with refined white flour.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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Prosecutors reject that claim, saying the decision was based on the strength of the evidence, Utah law and a desire to curb speculation and misinformation in a case that immediately drew national and international attention.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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There has long been interest in curbing fees, and bipartisan bills to cap credit card interest rates at 10% have previously been introduced, highlighting potential appetite for the move.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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The state Department of Education controls public education, under the leadership of the governor and the Legislature.—
SHELLEY SMITH SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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The farmers also pitched in with efforts of their own, including adjusting fertilizer methods, controlling soil erosion and increasing on-site water retention.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The coils on the back of the refrigerator should be brushed or vacuumed to keep dust buildup from affecting its performance.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Comfort classics like the Hoka Women’s Bondi 9s and New Balance Women's Fresh Foam Arishi V4s will keep your feet cushioned, supported, and pain-free on long travel days.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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From the eggshell umbrellas over the poolside daybeds to the rattan furniture, Épi is refreshingly restrained on a stretch of coast that has come to welcome excess.—
Tom Morris,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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In one camp are Vance, Witkoff, and Under-Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby, who have sought to restrain overseas commitments.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Rein (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rein%20%28in%29. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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