in check

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This led to new oversight mechanisms, including the Office of the Inspector General and the Office of Personal Responsibility, to keep the abuses in check.

From Salon

Federal Reserve policymakers are especially intent on keeping longer-run inflation expectations in check, given their concerns that rising inflation expectations among consumers could become a self-fulfilling prophecy.

From The Wall Street Journal

"In the event that the government did attempt to play fast and loose with the public finances, we would expect bond markets to put it in check," the economist said.

From Barron's

“If inventory remains stable or improves … house price growth will remain in check and support more sales activity than in recent years.”

From MarketWatch

They debated whether to define Warsh as an inflation “hawk” — that is, pressing for higher interest rates to keep inflation in check — or a “dove” — advocating lower rates to spur economic growth.

From Los Angeles Times