rein

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The U.S. has tried to rein in the trade, indicting some individuals and expanding the sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Software giant Oracle on Tuesday started laying off workers as it looks to rein in costs and double down on artificial intelligence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“One of the things I knew going into the project is that we weren’t going to have free rein access to them at every minute, every second of their time in Los Angeles,” he said.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

But it also uses higher interest rates as a means to rein in inflation.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

He drew rein and waited for Brother Luke to come abreast of him.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli