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rein

[reyn] / reɪn /




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He tries to rein in overtly bold statements, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

That is the concept behind U.S. antitrust laws developed beginning in the late 19th century to rein in monopolies like Standard Oil.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

If there is no way I can persuade you to keep a tighter rein on your finances, you could explore a middle ground.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

Even Torrance has taken steps to rein in gun dealers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

“Take small stitches, Eleanor, and don’t yank the thread. It’s not a rein, and you’re not a coachman,” Sewing Mistress said later in the afternoon.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine




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