reined in
Example Sentences
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That debate would have triggered a discussion about the cost of runaway benefits, which would have reined in the size of benefit checks long ago.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
Medvedev, who warmed up for Melbourne by winning the Brisbane title, reined in his emotions and got one break back, but Marozsan sealed the second set.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
Ohio State’s ability to spend lavishly on players would soon be reined in.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026
Dickinson admits that he could have “gone weirder with it,” but was reined in by his collaborators.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025
Doc Thompson reined in his horse, turned to watch the pursuit.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
